Nomination of Kenneth Albert Gilles To Be Administrator of the Federal Grain Inspection Service

The President today announced his intention to nominate Kenneth Albert Gilles to be Administrator of the Federal Grain Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.

Since 1961 Dr. Gilles has been associated with the North Dakota State University. In 1961-70 he was professor and chairman, Department of Cereal Technology; vice president for agricultural affairs since 1969; acting director, Cooperative Extension Service in 1972-74; acting director, Agricultural Experiment Station in 1978-79.

Previously Dr. Gilles served as a senior biochemist with General Mills, Inc., and a research engineer with the Pillsbury Co.

He was editor-in-chief of Cereal Chemistry; president of the American Association of Cereal Chemists; chairman of the Great Plains Agricultural Council; and chairman of the legislative committee for USDA budget, division of agriculture, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. He is the author or coauthor of more than 100 publications. In August 1979 he was selected to address the Wheat Chemistry and Technology Seminar in Tokyo, sponsored by the American Association of Cereal Chemists, the Japan Flour Millers Association, and the Canadian and Australian Wheat Boards.

Dr. Gilles was graduated from the University of Minnesota (B.S., Ph.D.). He is married, has two children, and resides in Fargo, N. Dak. He was born in Minnesota, Minn., on March 6, 1922.