Appointment of David C. Fischer as United States Commissioner on the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada

The President today announced his intention to appoint David C. Fischer to be Commissioner on the part of the United States on the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada. He would succeed Frank A. Whetstone.

Mr. Fischer is currently senior vice president and chief administrative officer for Huntsman Chemical Corp. in Salt Lake City, UT. Previously, he was Special Assistant to the President at the White House (1981-1985); a member of the staff of Deaver and Hannaford Co. in Los Angeles (1978-1980); and executive assistant to Governor Reagan and director of advance operations, Reagan for President (1980-1981).

Mr. Fischer graduated from California State Polytechnic University (B.S., 1969) and Brigham Young University (J.D., 1976). He is married, has three children, and resides in Farmington, UT.