Fri, Mar 25, 2005
If Confirmed, She'll Lead The NTSB For Another Two-Year
Term
President Bush nominated NTSB
Chairman Ellen Engleman Conners for a second two-year term as head
of the country's premier accident investigation agency.
From the White House...
The President intends to nominate Ellen G. Engleman Conners, of
Indiana, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety
Board, for a term of two years. Ms. Engleman Conners has served as
a Member and Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board
since 2003. Prior to that, she was the Administrator of the
Research and Special Programs Administration at the Department of
Transportation. From 1994 until 2001, Ms. Engleman Conners was
President and CEO of Electricore, Inc. She previously served as
Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at Direct Relief
International.
Ms. Engleman Conners (right)
received her bachelor's degree and J.D. from Indiana University and
her master's degree from Harvard University's Kennedy School of
Government. The President intends to nominate Mark V. Rosenker, of
Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety
Board, for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2010.
The President also intends to designate him Vice Chairman for a
term of two years. General Rosenker has served as a Member and Vice
Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2003. Prior
to that, he served as Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director of the White House Military Office.
A Major General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, General Rosenker
began his service in the U.S. Air Force in 1969. He is the
recipient of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal and
previously served on the American Battle Monuments Commission.
General Rosenker earned his bachelor's degree from the University
of Maryland.
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