Gary Sisco

Sisco was born in Bolivar, Tennessee, to Robert Sisco, who served as Hardeman County sheriff. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Mississippi in 1967 and a Master of Science in administration from George Washington University in 1970. == Early career ==

After graduation Sisco worked as a systems engineer with IBM. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, attaining the rank of captain. Sisco later joined the staff of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr., managed Lamar Alexander’s 1974 Tennessee gubernatorial campaign, and became administrative assistant to Representative Robin Beard in 1975. == Secretary of the Senate ==

Sisco was elected secretary on October 1, 1996. He implemented the Senate’s first enterprise‑wide Financial Management Information System and coordinated administrative preparations for the Clinton impeachment trial. Following the shift to Democratic control in June 2001 he resigned, effective July 11. On the day of his departure the Senate unanimously adopted a resolution commending his service. == Later career ==

After leaving government Sisco became a senior adviser at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and established Sisco Consulting, registering clients in the telecommunications and mapping‑software sectors. == See also ==