David J. Barram Explained

David J. Barram
Office1:16th Administrator of the General Services Administration
President1:Bill Clinton
Term Start1:March 4, 1996
Term End1:December 15, 2000
Predecessor1:Roger Johnson
Successor1:Stephen A. Perry
Office2:9th United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce
President2:Bill Clinton
Term Start2:January 27, 1993
Term End2:May 14, 1996
Predecessor2:Rockwell A. Schnabel
Successor2:Robert L. Mallett
Birth Date:27 December 1943
Party:Democratic

David J. Barram (born December 27, 1943) is an American businessman who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce from 1993 to 1996 and as Administrator of the General Services Administration from 1996 to 2000.[1] [2]

Government Service

Before being selected to serve as Deputy Secretary of Commerce, he was known for recruiting leaders of Silicon Valley to support Bill Clinton's presidential campaign.[3]

He began at the GSA as Acting Administrator in March 1996 before being unanimously confirmed as Administrator by the U.S. Senate on May 23, 1997. At the time, as GSA Administrator he oversaw 14,600 employees with an annual $13 billion budget.[4]

Private Sector Experience

Before his governmental positions, he worked in a variety of tech companies, including time as the CFO for Silicon Graphics[5] and Apple.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barram Confirmed as GSA Administrator . GSA.gov . 1997-05-30 . 2019-03-13.
  2. Web site: Government's Business Goes Online . . 2000-09-07 . 2019-03-13.
  3. News: Kamen . Al . Energy Leaks and the 'Damper' Effect . 3 November 2023 . Washington Post . July 12, 1993.
  4. News: GSA's Barram Confirmed . 3 November 2023 . Government Executive . June 2, 1997.
  5. Web site: President Clinton Names David J. Barram to be Administrator of the General Services Administration . White House.
  6. News: Gilpin . Kenneth . Business People: Apple Appoints Financial Officer . 3 November 2023 . New York Times . March 14, 1985.