National Underground Railroad Freedom Center President Edwin J. Rigaud was appointed Friday by President Bush to the National Museum Services Board and by Ohio Gov. Bob Taft to the nine-member Ohio Board of Regents.

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        “The appointments reflect the credibility of the Freedom Center,” said Mr. Rigaud, of Mount Lookout.

        “I am very closely associated with the center — its efforts and progress. My aim is to utilize the great growth and experience I have gained through the center to help families and students.”

        The National Museum Services Board, established in 1996 is made up of 15 presidential appointees, confirmed by the Senate, who advise the federal government on finances, facilities and educational programming.

        Mr. Rigaud, the only board member from Ohio, will serve for five years.

        “I am humbled by all of this,” he said, “and at the same time excited about making a contribution toward high-quality educational experiences.”

        Effective next month, Mr. Rigaud begins his nine-year term on the Ohio Board of Regents, which oversees the state's public universities and community colleges.

        Mr. Rigaud replaces Floyd W. Nickerson, who resigned.

        A New Orleans native, Mr. Rigaud received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and a masters in biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He retired from Procter & Gamble Co. in 2001 after 36 years of service, most recently as vice president of government relations.

        He and wife, Carol Tyler, have three children: Simone, Edwin III and Eric.

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