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PR SALLYANNE HARPER CONFIRMED BY SENATE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Release Date: 07/17/98
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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1998
SALLYANNE HARPER CONFIRMED BY SENATE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sallyanne Harper was confirmed as EPA’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by the U.S. Senate this week. In her capacity as CFO, Harper has overall responsibilities for EPA’s financial management and reporting systems.
EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner said, “I am very pleased that the Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sallyanne Harper as Chief Financial Officer. She is a highly accomplished financial manager who will be an invaluable member of EPA’s senior management team as we continue to make public health and environmental protection more efficient and cost effective.”

Harper came to EPA in 1987, following 10 years of service in Procurement and Contracting with the Navy. She served as the Associate Director for Superfund and Research Conservation Recovery Act Procurement Operations until 1989, when she became Director of EPA’s Financial Management Division. In August 1992, Harper became EPA’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Harper was named and has served as the Agency’s Acting Chief Financial Officer since July 1995.

Harper graduated (magna cum laude) from Lasalle University and received a master’s degree in business administration from George Washington University in 1987. Former chair of the Federal Financial Manager’s Council, she currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Chief Financial Officer Council. She is a graduate of the Executive Excellence Program of the Federal Executive Institute and the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Managers Program. Her awards include two Meritorious Presidential Rank Awards, the Washington Chapter Association of Government Accountants Distinguished Leadership Award, and EPA’s Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals for Exceptional Service.


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