October 2, 1984
The President today announced his intention to nominate John D. Ward to be Director of the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of Interior. He would
succeed James R. Harris.
Mr. Ward is currently director of the Colorado Division of Mines. Previously, he was manager,
coal development, Rocky Mountain Energy Co. (1979 - 1982); manager, employee and
government, Colowyo Coal Co. (1975 - 1979); assistant to the director, western mining
operations, W.R. Grace & Co. (1974 - 1975); and assistant to the president, Colowyo Coal Co.
(1972 - 1974).
Mr. Ward graduated from Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1955) and the University of
Denver School of Law (J.D., 1962). He is married, has two chidren, and resides in Layfayette,
CO. He was born May 22, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, PA.