Samuel K. Skinner

Samuel Knox Skinner (born June 10, 1938) is an American politician, lawyer and businessman. Skinner served as U.S. Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff under President George H. W. Bush.

Samuel Knox Skinner
10th United States Secretary of Transportation
In office February 6, 1989 – December 15, 1991
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	James H. Burnley IV
Succeeded by	Andrew Card
15th White House Chief of Staff
In office December 16, 1991 – August 23, 1992
President	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	John H. Sununu
Succeeded by	James Baker
Personal details
Born	(1938-06-10) June 10, 1938 (age 86) Chicago, Illinois[1]
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Susan Ann Thomas Skinner
Children	Thomas V. Skinner Jane Skinner Steven K. Skinner Samuel J. Skinner William C. Skinner
Alma mater	University of Illinois DePaul University
Occupation	Lawyer, public official, businessman
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1960-1961
Rank	Lieutenant