Alan K. Campbell | |
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Chair of the United States Civil Service Commission | |
In office c. 1977 – 1979 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Hampton |
Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management | |
In office January 2, 1979 – January 20, 1981 | |
Succeeded by | Donald J. Devine |
Personal details | |
Born | May 31, 1923 Elgin, Nebraska, USA [1] |
Died | February 4, 1998[1] Haverford, Pennsylvania | (aged 74)
Cause of death | Emphysema |
Spouse | Jane Owen [2] |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
Whitman College Wayne University Harvard University |
Occupation | Scholar; Government official |
Alan Keith Campbell (May 31, 1923 – February 4, 1998) was the first Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management. [3]
Campbell, affectionately known as Scotty, served as a professor and later the dean (1969-1976) of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. Before arriving at Maxwell, Campbell was the deputy controller of the State of New York for two years. [1] Campbell was also the chair of the United States Civil Service Commission.
Campbell died from emphysema in Haverford, Pennsylvania in 1998 at the age of 74. [1]