Greenspan, Alan, 1926-

American economist and former chairman of the Board of Governors

Alan Greenspan served five terms as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He originally took office as chairman on August 11, 1987, to fill an unexpired term as a member of the Board of Governors. His last term ended on January 31, 2006. He was appointed chairman by four different presidents. (Source: Federal Reserve History)

Born: 1926