Conrad C. Lautenbacher
Conrad Charles Lautenbacher Jr. (born June 26, 1942) is a retired Navy Vice Admiral, was the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere within the United States Department of Commerce and the eighth administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He was appointed to the position on December 19, 2001 and resigned effective October 31, 2008 in anticipation of a new White House administration. He was born in Philadelphia.
Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr. | |
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| Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere 8th Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |
| In office December 10, 2001 – October 31, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | D. James Baker |
| Succeeded by | Jane Lubchenco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1942 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Navy Vice Admiral (retired), Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (past) |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Applied mathematics |
| Thesis | Gravity wave refraction by islands (1968) |
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