Joseph W. Westphal

Background

Westphal, Joseph W. was born in 1948.

Education

Bachelor, Adelphi University. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University Missouri.

Career

Head political science department Oklahoma State University, professor. Special assistant United States Department Interior. Executive director Congressional Sunbelt Caucus, 1988—1995.

Senior policy advisory on water Environmental Protection Agency. Assistant secretary (civil works) Department Army, United States Department Defense, 1998—2001, acting secretary, 2001. Senior partner Patton Boggs LLP, Washington, 2001—2002.

Chancellor University Maine Systems, 2002—2006. Professor environmental studies The New School, 2006—2009, provost, senior vice president for research, 2008, vice president, director Tishman Environment & Design Center, 2006—2008. Member Barack Obama's Transition Team, 2008—2009.

Under secretary, Department Army United States Department Defense, since 2009. Adjunct professor Georgetown University.

Achievements

• Joseph W. Westphal has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, military by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Linda Westphal. 4 children.

Spouse:

Linda Westphal