Nomination of Wilford W. Johansen To Be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board

July 11, 1988

The President today announced his intention to nominate Wilford W. Johansen to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of 5 years, expiring August 27, 1993. This is a reappointment.

Since 1985 Mr. Johansen has been a member of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, DC. Prior to this he was Acting General Counsel, 1984. Mr. Johansen has served as Director for Region 21 in Los Angeles, CA, 1971 - 1984; Deputy Assistant General Counsel in Washington, DC, 1964 - 1971; and attorney-adviser, 1963 - 1964.

Mr. Johansen graduated from Idaho State College (B.A., 1951) and the George Washington University Law School (LL.B., 1957). He was born April 15, 1928, in Salt Lake City, UT. He served in the United States Army, from 1953 to 1955. He is married, has two children, and currently resides in Washington, DC.