(born 1943), U.S. public official, born in Wichita, Kan.; director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 1992–93; graduated from College of William and Mary 1965; master's degree from Ind. Univ. 1965; joined CIA as an intelligence analyst specializing in Soviet affairs 1965; doctorate in Russian history from Georgetown Univ. 1974; on staff of National Security Council 1974–79; executive assistant to CIA head William J. Casey 1981; deputy director for intelligence 1982–86; deputy director of central intelligence 1986–87; appointed director of CIA in 1987, was not confirmed by Senate because of Iran-contra scandal; remained as deputy director until appointed director by President George Bush in May 1991 and confirmed by Senate.