March 4, 1985
The President today announced his intention to nominate William L. Ball III to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs). He will succeed W. Tapley
Bennett, Jr.
Mr. Ball most recently served as administrative assistant to Senator John Tower (R-TX).
Previously, he served as administrative assistant to Senator Herman Talmadge (D-GA) (1978 -
1980); staff assistant with the Senate Armed Services Committee (1977 - 1978); and legislative
assistant to Senator John Tower (1975 - 1977). From 1969 to 1975, he served as a commissioned
officer in the U.S. Navy (active duty). He is currently a lieutenant commander with the Naval
Reserve.
Mr. Ball graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 1969). He is married and
resides in Washington, DC. He was born June 10, 1948, in Belton, SC.