Nomination of Fred Joseph Villella To Be Deputy Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

The President today announced his intention to nominate Fred Joseph Villella to be Deputy Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Since 1978 Mr. Villella has been chief, academic division, California Specialized Training Institute; chief, administrative division; and chief of staff, Emergency Management Institute. He has been a member of the faculty of the California Specialized Training Institute since 1976.

In 1974-76 Mr. Villella was Commander, Law Enforcement Command, Fort Carson, Colo. He served 20 years with the U.S. Military. In 1972-73 Mr. Villella served in Vietnam, responsible for international law enforcement, security, and investigations. He served as Battalion Commander for law enforcement and support services at Fort Dix, N.J., in 1971-72. In 1955-69 he served in various posts in the U.S. Army in Europe, Panama, Latin America, and Vietnam.

Mr. Villella was graduated from Gannon College in Erie, Pa. (B.A., 1955) and Indiana University (M.P.A, 1974).

Mr. Villella is married and has six children. He resides with his family in Pismo Beach, Calif. He was born in Punxsutawney, Pa., on June 21, 1933.