Washington, Sep. 01, 2005
NRI press
NRI, (non-resident Indian) Santanu (Sandy ) K. Baruah, of
Oregon is appointed Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development by president Bush
Mr. Baruah currently serves as Chief of Staff for the (EDA)
Economic Development Administration at the Department of Commerce.
Prior to joining the Administration, he was a Senior Management
Consultant for Performance Consulting Group in Portland, Oregon.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Baruah worked for the Secretaries of
Interior and Labor. He received his bachelor's degree from the
University of Oregon and his master's degree from Willamette University
One of President Bush's top priorities is to select men and women
of the greatest ability and highest ethical and professional integrity
to serve in policymaking and key administrative positions in his
administration.
"The success of the administration will depend on the quality
appointees we choose to join us to lead this nation in the years
ahead. I will look for people who are willing to work hard to
do what is best for America, who examine the facts and do what
is right whether or not it is popular. I will look for people
from across the country and from every walk of life. I welcome
all who are ready for this great challenge to apply."
