| David J. Barram | |
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| 16th Administrator of the General Services Administration | |
| In office March 4, 1996 – December 15, 2000 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Roger Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Stephen A. Perry |
| 9th United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 27, 1993 – May 14, 1996 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Rockwell A. Schnabel |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Mallett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1943-12-27) December 27, 1943 (age 81) |
| Political 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.
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.
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.
Private sector experience
Before his governmental positions, he worked in a variety of tech companies, including time as the CFO for Silicon Graphics and Apple.
References
- "Barram Confirmed as GSA Administrator". GSA.gov. May 30, 1997. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "Government's Business Goes Online". The New York Times. September 7, 2000. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Kamen, Al. "Energy Leaks and the 'Damper' Effect". Washington Post. No. July 12, 1993. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "GSA's Barram Confirmed". Government Executive. June 2, 1997. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "President Clinton Names David J. Barram to be Administrator of the General Services Administration". White House.
- Gilpin, Kenneth (March 14, 1985). "Business People: Apple Appoints Financial Officer". New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2023.