Nomination of William Patrick Collins To Be Under Secretary of Energy

The President today announced his intention to nominate William Patrick Collins to be Under Secretary of Energy. He would succeed Guy W. Fiske.

Mr. Collins is currently vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Home Builders. Previously he served as: assistant to the senior adviser, office of executive branch management, Reagan Presidential transition (November 1980-January 1981); director of political affairs, National Association of Home Builders (1979-1980); administrative assistant to Congressman Ron Marlenee (1976-1979); legislative assistant to Congressman Alan Steelman (1973-1976); and national field director, Raymond V. Humphreys Associates, political consultants (1971-1972).

Mr. Collins attended Carroll College (1964-1967) and graduated from the University of Montana (B.A., 1968). He resides in Alexandria, Va., and was born March 16, 1946, in Washington, D.C.