Appointment of John E. Washburn as a Member of the Supplemental Health Insurance Panel

The President today announced his intention to appoint John E. Washburn to be a member of the Supplemental Health Insurance Panel. He would succeed Bruce A. Bunner.

Since 1983 Mr. Washburn has been director of insurance for the State of Illinois in Springfield, IL. Prior to this he was director of the legislative office in the office of the Governor in Springfield, IL, 1980-1983. Mr. Washburn began his career in State government in 1970.

Mr. Washburn graduated from Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1968). He was born June 10, 1943, in Madison, WI. He is married, has two children, and resides in Chatham, IL.