Nomination of John A. Svahn To Be Commissioner of Social Security

The President today announced his intention to nominate John A. Svahn to be Commissioner of Social Security, Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Svahn is currently a private consultant specializing in public policy management problems.

From 1976 to 1979, Mr. Svahn was manager of government services for Deloitte Haskins & Sells, serving as a specialist in investigating Medicaid, welfare, and social services programs. In 1975 and 1976, he served as Administrator of the U.S. Social and Rehabilitation Service. In 1975 he directed the U.S. Office of Child Support Enforcement. Mr. Svahn has also served as Deputy Administrator, U.S. Social and Rehabilitation Service; Commissioner, Assistance Payments Administration; Acting Commissioner, Community Services Administration; and chief deputy director and director of the California Department of Social Welfare.

Mr. Svahn received a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Washington in 1966. He is married, with two children, and resides in Severna Park, Md. Mr. Svahn was born in New London, Conn., on May 13, 1943.