More Information
on OSERS Nominee, John Hager
CEC Update,
June 2004
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As reported in
an earlier CEC Update, President Bush has nominated former
Virginia Lt. Gov. John H. Hager to be assistant secretary of
education for special education & rehabilitative services (OSERS).
Following is some additional information about Hager.
John Hager currently serves Virginia in the position of
Assistant to Governor Mark Warner for Commonwealth Preparedness.
In this role he carries front-line responsibility for leading
and coordinating safety and security in Virginia's fight against
terrorism.
Hager participates in Cabinet meetings, serves as the federal
point of contact for Homeland Security and works with Virginia's
Congressional delegation and the Bush Administration in
obtaining federal resources. The office ensures proper
coordination between agencies of state government responsible
for security and serves as a direct liaison between the Governor
and local governments and first responders. He helps educate the
public on homeland security initiatives. He is the Chairman of
Virginia's Secure Commonwealth Initiative and Co-chairman of the
Virginia Military Advisory Council, both of which function to
strengthen Virginia's preparedness.
Hager was elected to the state's second highest office of
Lieutenant Governor in 1997 and served for four years. His
election proved that perseverance and determination in the face
of daunting obstacles leads to victory in an election or in
one's life. Hager's full-time approach of serving the people of
Virginia redefined the role of the Lieutenant Governor. He
served as chairman or vice-chairman of five active State
commissions.
As Lt. Governor of Virginia, John Hager was a strong proponent
for better education, improved transportation, and smaller, more
efficient government. As President of the Senate, he proudly
cast numerous tie-breaking votes, including a vote to return the
state's lottery profits back to localities for use in public
education. His chairmanship of the Disability Commission and as
a role model for disabled Virginians has resulted in national
recognition. A strong proponent of anti-crime initiatives, he
was involved with the Drug Task Force, the DNA Task Force and
safe driving legislation.
Hager graduated from Purdue University with a degree in
mechanical engineering, and from Harvard University with an MBA.
He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves,
rising to the rank of Captain. He is currently a member of the
American Legion. A life-long athlete, John still competes in
marathons and has won many races.
He is married to the former Margaret Dickinson Chase. Maggie and
their two sons, Jack and Henry, are often at his side as he
continues to work full time for a better Virginia.
A business executive who started at the bottom of the career
ladder, John quickly rose through the ranks of The American
Tobacco Company to Executive Vice President. After a near-fatal
bout with polio, John rebuilt his life and his career. He
retired in 1994 as Senior Vice President of Leaf and Specialty
Products after the corporation was sold.
A long-term civic, charity and community leader, John has served
as president or chairman of more than 30 boards and commissions
in Virginia. He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the
Richmond Convention Center, Vice-chairman of the Aerospace
States Association, and as director of the American Red Cross,
The Sorensen Institute, Southern Growth Policies Board, The
Center for Politics, The Virginia Public Safety Foundation, the
Virginia Performing Arts Foundation, the Jamestown Yorktown
Foundation and Jamestown 2007.
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