For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 4, 2001
President Bush to Nominate Fong to Serve as Under Secretary of the Army
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate Matt
Fong to serve as Under Secretary of the Army. He is the
founder and President of Strategic Advisory Group, and is of counsel to
the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter, & Hampton. Fong
has served in United States Air Force Reserves since 1980, following
five years of active duty in the United States Air Force. As
a Reserve officer, he has been the Chief for Budget and Congressional
Analysis for the Pentagon since 2000. Fong was elected California State
Treasurer in 1994, serving until 1999 and was appointed to the National
Economic Growth & Tax Reform Commission by Senate Majority Leader Trent
Lott in 1995. Mr. Fong earned his undergraduate degree at
the United States Air Force Academy, an MBA from Pepperdine University,
and a J.D. from Southwestern School of Law.
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