Staff Announcements

C. Harvey Monk, Jr. and William G. Bostic, Jr.

The following announcement was sent by Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Associate Director for Economic Programs, US Census Bureau

I am pleased to announce the following two appointments effective October 30, 2005: C. Harvey Monk, Jr. will assume the position of Assistant Director for Economic Programs and William G. Bostic., Jr. will assume the position of Chief of the Foreign Trade Division.

Both Mr. Monk and Mr. Bostic bring a wealth of experience and achievement to their new positions. For the past 11 years, Mr. Monk, as Chief of the Foreign Trade Division, directed the activities of the Census Bureau's foreign trade statistics programs. These programs provide the official monthly statistics on imports, exports, and balance of trade for all types of merchandise and commodities moving between the United States and its international trading partners.

During his tenure, Harvey oversaw efforts to develop and implement the Automated Export System and the Division's outreach education program designed to improve compliance with export regulations. These efforts resulted in more timely and accurate data, as well as significant cost savings. Harvey is the recipient of numerous awards including three National Partnerships for Reinventing Government, Vice President Gore's Hammer Awards, and the Department of Commerce's Gold Medal Award. Harvey is a 1970 Graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a BS degree in Economics. He resides in Suitland, Maryland with his wife, Barbara, and son, Gerard. Harvey will be located in Room 2069-3 and can be reached on 301-763-2932.

Mr. Bostic's achievements in managing and improving economic statistics programs span his 29-year career at the Census Bureau. Since 1998, Bill has served as Chief of the Manufacturing and Construction Division. During that time he directed significant improvements to economic census and current economic survey programs that provide key information on business performance and changes for the manufacturing, mining, and construction sectors. Mr. Bostic received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Bowie State University. He is the recipient of many awards, including two Census Bureau Bronze Medals and the Department of Commerce's Silver Medal Award. Bill resides in Woodbine, Maryland with his wife, Ann. He will be located in Room 2104-3 and can be reached on 301-763-2255.