Nomination of Simon C. Fireman To Be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

The President today announced his intention to nominate Simon C. Fireman to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for the remainder of the term expiring January 20, 1987. He would succeed Richard H. Hughes.

Mr. Fireman is founder and chairman of Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc., in Avon, MA, which he established in 1970. Previously Mr. Fireman was president and chief executive officer of Marine Hardware and Supply Co., Inc., of Boston, 1946-1970.

Mr. Fireman attended Harvard University and Boston University. He is married, has three children, and resides in Avon, MA. Mr. Fireman was born on September 10, 1925.