Nomination of Jose M. Deetjen To Be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation

The President today announced his intention to nominate Jose M. Deetjen to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term of 6 years. This is a new position.

Since 1964 Mr. Deetjen has been with Walt Disney Co. in Burbank, CA. He is currently vice president for tax administration and counsel for Walt Disney.

Mr. Deetjen graduated from Southwestern University (J.D., 1979). He was born October 7, 1937, in Havana, Cuba. Mr. Deetjen is married, has two children, and resides in San Marino, CA.