Nomination of Daniel R. Levinson To Be a Member and Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board

The President today announced his intention to nominate Daniel R. Levinson to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term of 7 years, expiring March 1, 1993. The President also intends to nominate Mr. Levinson to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board. He would succeed Herbert E. Ellingwood.

Mr. Levinson is currently General Counsel for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a position he has held since March 1985. Previously, he was Deputy General Counsel, Office of Personnel Management, 1983-1985; a partner and associate with the firm of McGuiness & Williams, 1982-1983 and 1977-1981; and an adjunct lecturer at Catholic University of America, 1982, and American University Law School, 1981 and 1982.

Mr. Levinson graduated from the University of Southern California (A.B., 1971), Georgetown University (J.D., 1974), and George Washington University (LL.M., 1977). He is married, has one child, and resides in Falls Church, VA. Mr. Levinson was born March 24, 1949, in New York, NY.