David A. Sampson is the current United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce and took the oath of office on July 27, 2005. As Deputy Secretary he is the Department of Commerce's chief operating officer and manages a $6.5 billion budget and 38,000 employees in the 13 operating units. Sampson also serves on President Bush's management council and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Deputy Secretary David A. Sampson The Deputy Secretary of Commerce is a high ranking position within the United States Department of Commerce. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Department of Commerce is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Sampson is a graduate of David Lipscomb University and earned his Ph.D. at Abilene Christian University. He completed the Program for Senior Executives at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1999. Sampson and his family reside in Northern Virginia. Categories: University stubs | Universities and colleges in Nashville ... Doctor of Philosophy (from Greek , meaning Teacher of Philosophy), typically abbreviated Ph. ... Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private university located in Abilene, Texas, affiliated with Churches of Christ. ... Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) , is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... For other persons named John Kennedy, see John Kennedy (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ...

Other appointments

• Assitant Secertary of Commerce for Economic Development
• Chief of the Economic Development Administration
• Chair of the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
• Vice Chair of the Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission
• President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arlington, Texas Chamber of Commerce