Maj. Gen. Archer L. Durham, a command pilot with more than 6000 flying hours, served in the U.S. Air Force for 36 years. Durham was the Commanding General at Andrews Air Force Base. He also served in Japan, The Philippines, France, Korea and the Pentagon.

In April 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated him as Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration in the Department of Energy. Among other duties, Durham oversaw the management of more than 14,000 personnel until his retirement in 1998.

Durham is a graduate of Pasadena City College, Utah State University, George Washington University and the National War College. After retiring, Durham was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and the Secretary of Energy’s Gold Award.