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John F. Ring, Chairman
William J. Emanuel
Marvin E. Kaplan
Lauren McFerran
The Board has five Members and primarily acts as a quasi-judicial body in deciding cases on the basis of formal records in administrative proceedings. Board Members are appointed by the President to 5-year terms, with Senate consent, the term of one Member expiring each year.
View a chart of Board composition since 1935 here.
Click here for a list of all past Board Members.