Appointment of Kenneth T. Wright as United States Commissioner of the Bear River Commission

The President today announced his intention to appoint Kenneth T. Wright to be United States Commissioner on the Bear River Commission. He will succeed Wallace N. Jibson.

Mr. Wright is a partner in the firm of Menaker, Dangerfield & Wright (advertising/product development) in Chicago, Ill. In addition, he is a ranch owner and operator in Island Park, Idaho. Previously he was a partner in the firm of Wainwright, Smyth & Wright in 1970-1977 and was vice president and management director for Leo Burnett Co., Advertising in 1958-1970.

Mr. Wright graduated from Amherst College (B.A., 1952) and Stanford University (M.B.A., 1954). He is married, has four children, and resides in Kenilworth, Ill. He was born March 29, 1931, in Chicago, Ill.