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Gerald P. Carmen
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President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Asset Disposition Association
In office
February 24, 1988 – 1989
President Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Preceded by Roslyn B. Payne
10th United States Ambassador to the United Nations International Organizations in Geneva
In office
April 12, 1984 – August 31, 1986
President Ronald Reagan
Preceded by Geoffrey Swaebe
Succeeded by Joseph Carlton Petrone
12th Administrator of the General Services Administration
In office
May 26, 1981 – February 29, 1984
President Ronald Reagan
Preceded by Rowland G. Freeman III
Succeeded by Terence C. Golden
Personal details
Born (1930-07-08)July 8, 1930
Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died September 1, 2023(2023-09-01) (aged 93)
Political party Republican

Gerald P. Carmen (born July 8, 1930, died September 1, 2023) was an important American businessman and government official. He held several big jobs in the United States government. These roles included leading a major government agency and representing the U.S. at the United Nations.

Gerald P. Carmen's Public Service

Gerald P. Carmen had a career serving the United States government. He took on several important leadership roles. These jobs helped him make a difference in how the government worked.

Leading the General Services Administration

From 1981 to 1984, Carmen was the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA helps manage and support the basic functioning of the U.S. federal government. It handles things like government buildings, supplies, and technology. Carmen was in charge of making sure these services ran smoothly.

Representing the U.S. at the United Nations

After his time at the GSA, Carmen became a United States Ambassador. From 1984 to 1986, he worked at the United Nations International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he spoke for the U.S. on important global issues.

Heading the Federal Asset Disposition Association

Later, from 1988 to 1989, Carmen served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Asset Disposition Association. This organization helped manage and sell assets, or valuable items, that the government had.

About Gerald P. Carmen's Life

Gerald P. Carmen was born on July 8, 1930, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He lived a long life, passing away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 93.

Family Life

Carmen was married to Anita J. Saidel. They had two children together. His family was an important part of his life.

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