HOUSTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- American General Financial Group
(NYSE: AGC) today announced the election of J. Edward Easler II to the
company's board of directors, increasing the board to 12 members.
Mr. Easler is vice president - institutional advancement for Morehouse
School of Medicine, with responsibility for fund raising and public relations
aimed at strengthening the school's financial base. Morehouse School of
Medicine trains family physicians for minority and medically underserved
communities. Previously, Easler served as vice president - institutional
advancement for Lemoyne-Owen College, where he directed the largest and most
successful fund-raising program in the school's history. He began his fund-
raising and public relations career as director of development and government
relations for Morehouse School of Medicine in 1977. He has played an integral
role in raising over $500 million for a number of colleges and universities,
and other key not-for-profit organizations, such as Boys & Girls Clubs of
America and the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Restoration Campaign.
In commenting on the announcement, Robert M. Devlin, chairman, president
and chief executive officer, said, "Ted Easler is widely recognized for his
21 years of leadership and achievements for a broad base of minority and
public interest projects. His business acumen and success in fund raising
have helped educational and public service organizations fund vital programs
and initiatives. We welcome the contributions he will bring to American
General as we pursue our growth strategy in the financial services
marketplace."
Easler, 51, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, received a B.A. degree in urban
studies at Cleveland State University in 1972, and a Master of Public
Administration at the University of Dayton, Ohio in 1973. He served in the
United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969.
American General Financial Group is one of the nation's largest
diversified financial services organizations, with assets of $102 billion and
market capitalization of $19 billion. Headquartered in Houston, it is a
leading provider of retirement services, life insurance, and consumer loans to
over 12 million customers. American General common stock is listed on the New
York, Pacific, London, and Swiss stock exchanges.
SOURCE American General Corporation
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