Nomination of Robert H. Brumley II To Be General Counsel of the Department of Commerce

The President today announced his intention to nominate Robert H. Brumley II to be General Counsel of the Department of Commerce. He would succeed Douglas A. Riggs.

Since 1985 Mr. Brumley has been Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, and Special Assistant to the General Counsel, 1983-1985. Prior to this Mr. Brumley was a partner in the firm of Chenault, Brumley and Chenault, 1979-1983.

Mr. Brumley graduated from East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1974) and the University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1977). He was born July 19, 1948, in Cherry Point, NC. He served in the United States Marine Corps, 1970-1972, and the USMC Reserves, 1972-present. He is married, has two children, and resides in Aylett, VA.