Designation of John Chatfield Tuck as a Member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Naval Academy

The President today announced his intention to designate John Chatfield Tuck to be a member of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy for a term expiring December 30, 1991. He would succeed Frederick G. Hale, Sr.

Since 1988 Mr. Tuck has been an Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of the Chief of Staff at the White House. Previously he was Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, 1987-1988. He also served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs from October 1986 to April 1987, and Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs from March 1986 to October 1986. Prior to the White House, Mr. Tuck was Assistant Secretary for the Majority, United States Senate, 1981-1986. He has also served as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

Mr. Tuck graduated from Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service (B.S., 1967). He served in the U.S. Navy, 1968-1973, and was detailed to the White House as a social aide, 1971-1972. He is a commander in the Naval Reserve. He was born May 28, 1945, in Dayton, OH. Mr. Tuck is married, has three children, and resides in Arlington, VA.