Nomination of Joseph H. Sherick To Be Inspector General of the Department of Defense

The President today announced his intention to nominate Joseph H. Sherick to be Inspector General, Department of Defense. This is a new position.

Mr. Sherick has been serving as assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Review and Oversight) since 1981. Previously he served at the Pentagon in various positions: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program/Budget) in 1976-1981; Deputy Comptroller of the Army in 1973-1976; and Budget Director for Research and Development in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) in 1968-1973. He served as first civilian Comptroller of the Defense Nuclear Agency in 1966-1968.

Mr. Sherick graduated from Temple University (B.A., 1950) and Temple University Law School (J.D, 1958). He is married, has seven children, and resides in Annandale, Va. He was born October 1, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa.