Date: September 10, 2009

View Official Announcement ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release September 10, 2009

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON - Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:

• Erroll G. Southers, Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration)
• Barbara Haskew, Board Member, Board of Directors, Tennessee Valley Authority
• Neil McBride, Board Member, Board of Directors, Tennessee Valley Authority
• Steven Jacques, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Patrick Gallagher, Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
• Harris Sherman, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture

President Obama said, "I am grateful that these fine individuals have agreed to serve my administration at this important time for our nation. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead to strengthen our economy, keep our nation safe, and provide new opportunities for all our people."

President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals today:

Erroll G. Southers, Nominee for Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration)

Erroll Southers has had an impressive career in public safety and homeland security issues. Currently, he is the Assistant Chief for the Los Angeles World Airports Police Department's Office of Homeland Security and Intelligence. He also serves as the Associate Director at the Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events at the University of Southern California, where he was previously an Adjunct Professor of terrorism, homeland security and public policy. Prior to this position he served in the Office of Governor Schwarzenegger as the Deputy Director of Homeland Security for the State of California. His career has also included serving as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and positions with the Rio Hondo Policy Academy and the Santa Monica Police Department. He is a senior fellow with the School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles and holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California where he is currently pursuing a doctorate in Policy, Planning and Development.