For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 25, 2007

Personnel Announcement

White House News

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate three individuals and appoint one individual to serve in his Administration.

The President intends to nominate Steven R. Chealander, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term of five years. Mr. Chealander currently serves as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Prior to this, he served as a Manager of Flight Operations Efficiency at the American Airlines Flight Academy. Earlier in his career, he served in the United States Air Force, where he was a Thunderbird pilot . Mr. Chealander received his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California.

The President intends to nominate John H. Gibson, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management). Mr. Gibson currently serves as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Management Reform. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director of DK Consulting Group, LLC. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Galbraith Electric. Mr. Gibson received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and his MBA from the University of Dallas.

The President intends to nominate Mark V. Rosenker, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, for a two-year term beginning 08/09/08. Major General Rosenker currently serves as Member and Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office. Earlier in his career, Major General Rosenker served in the United States Air Force Reserve. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland.

The President intends to appoint Kenneth C. Canterbury, Jr., of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Medal of Valor Review Board (Law Enforcement) for a term of four years.

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