Nomination of Francis J. Ivancie To Be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Francis J. Ivancie to be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 1987. He replaces Robert Setrakian, who has resigned.

Since November 1984 Mr. Ivancie has been president of Ivancie and Associates in Portland, OR. Previously he served as the mayor of Portland, OR, from 1980 to 1984. Mr. Ivancie has held various public offices in Portland, serving as a member of the Portland City Council for four consecutive terms beginning in 1966 when he was also elected commissioner of public affairs. In 1957-1966 he served as executive assistant to Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk. Previously he was a teacher and school administrator for 8 years. Mr. Ivancie served in the United States Air Force in 1942-1943.

Mr. Ivancie graduated from the University of Minnesota (B.A., 1948) and the University of Oregon (M.A., 1955). He is married, has 10 children, and resides in Portland, OR. He was born June 19, 1924, in Marble, MN.