EXECUTIVE · NJ · 1982-1990
Tom Kean
Governor · Republican · New Jersey
On the record
Later 9/11 Commission chair
Background
Thomas Howard Kean Sr. (b. 1935) was New Jersey Governor 1982-1990. Co-chair (with former U.S. Rep Lee Hamilton) of the 9/11 Commission 2002-04, the most respected post-tragedy investigative body in modern U.S. history. Drew University president 1990-2005. Father of NJ State Sen Tom Kean Jr. (now U.S. Rep NJ-7).
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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