Carl W. Vogt

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Carl W. Vogt was the 15th president of Williams College from 1999 to 2000. [1] Prior to his appointment as President of Williams College, Vogt was appointed by President Bush as the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board in 1992. He graduated from Williams College in 1958.

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References

  1. "Williams College Presidents". Williams College. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.