Nomination of Patrick E. McFarland To Be Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management

The President today announced his intention to nominate Patrick E. McFarland to be Inspector General in the Office of Personnel Management. This is a new position.

Since 1986 Mr. McFarland has served as assistant special agent in charge and as the security coordinator for the U.S. Secret Service at the White House. Prior to this, he served as assistant to the special agent in charge for the dignitary protective division, 1985 - 1986; assistant special agent in charge for the liaison division, 1984 - 1985; assistant special agent in charge for the Vice Presidential protection division, 1982 - 1984; special agent in the St. Louis field office, 1974 - 1982; special agent for the Presidential protection division, 1969 - 1974; special agent for the intelligence division, 1969; and special agent in the Chicago field office, 1967 - 1968.

Mr. McFarland graduated from St. Louis University (B.A., 1965) and American University (M.P.A., 1986). He was born February 26, 1937, in St. Louis, MO. Mr. McFarland is married, has four children, and resides in Vienna, VA.