Appointment of George L. Argyros as a Member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations

The President today announced his intention to appoint George L. Argyros to be a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations for a term of 2 years. He would succeed Earl G. Wantland.

Since 1968 Mr. Argyros has been president and chief executive officer for Arnel Development Company and Affiliates in Costa Mesa, CA. He has also been the owner of the Seattle Mariners since 1981.

Mr. Argyros graduated from Chapman College (B.S., 1959). He was born February 4, 1937, in Detroit, MI. He served in the Army National Guard, 1954, and the Air National Guard, 1959. Mr. Argyros is married, has three children, and resides in Newport Beach, CA.