Nomination of Arthur E. Teele, Jr., To Be Administrator of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration

The President today announced his intention to nominate Arthur E. Teele, Jr., to be Urban Mass Transportation Administrator, Department of Transportation.

Mr. Teele was team leader of the Department of Transportation transition group. He was national director of the voter groups division of the Reagan-Bush Committee in August-November 1980.

Mr. Teele practiced law in Tallahassee, Fla., from 1976 to 1980. He is an expert on tax, regulatory, and labor-management relations. He served as a congressional intern in the U.S. House of Representatives, and developed legislative and taxation proposals for the Florida State Legislature.

He is member of the Florida and American Bar Associations. Mr. Teele was an officer in the U.S. Army in 1967-76. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, Bronze Star for Service, Purple Heart, Air Medal with two clusters, and Cross of Gallantry.

He was graduated from Florida A & M University (B.S.) and Florida State University College of Law (J.D.). He is a resident of Tallahassee, Fla.