Arthur W. Fort
Arthur William Fort[1] (born June 25, 1936)[2] was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from 1989 to 1993. Trained in civil engineering and construction management, Fort was recognized for his efforts to modernize U.S. embassy facilities.[3]
Biography
Arthur Fort was educated at
After college, Fort joined the
In July 1989, President of the United States George H. W. Bush nominated Fort as Assistant Secretary of State for Administration.[4] After he was confirmed by the Senate, Fort was Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from August 9, 1989, until January 8, 1993.
Upon leaving government service in 1993, Fort became vice president of Holmes & Narver Inc., an Orange County-based engineering, architectural and construction services firm.[5] Fort worked out of their office in Fairfax, Virginia.[5] After leaving Holmes & Narver in 1998, he was elected to the National Academy of Construction in 2005.[3]
References
- ^ "PN1305 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) — Navy". U.S. Congress. September 18, 1986. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. January 1, 1965. p. 729. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ a b c d "Arthur W. Fort". National Academy of Construction. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Nomination of Arthur W. Fort To Be an Assistant Secretary of State, July 7, 1989
- ^ a b Los Angeles Times, April 25, 1993