Nomination of Jerry Lee Calhoun To Be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Designation as Chairman

The President today announced his intention to nominate Jerry Lee Calhoun to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for the remainder of the term expiring July 29, 1987. He would succeed Barbara Jean Mahone. Upon his confirmation, the President intends to designate him Chairman.

Mr. Calhoun is presently serving as Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Installations and Logistics, Department of Defense. Previously he was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Civilian Personnel Policy and Requirements in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Installations and Logistics). Prior to joining the Department of Defense, he was manager of industrial and labor relations with the Boeing commercial airplane company in Seattle, WA. He also taught on the faculty of the University of Washington School of Business.

He graduated from Seattle University (B.A., 1967) and the University of Washington (M.A., 1975). He has two children and resides in Washington, DC. He was born September 9, 1943, in Ludlow, MA.