Background
Coffman, Ray Harold was born on September 27, 1918 in Spearville, Kansas, United States. Son of Harold Coe and Aletha (Morrow) Coffman.
Coffman, Ray Harold was born on September 27, 1918 in Spearville, Kansas, United States. Son of Harold Coe and Aletha (Morrow) Coffman.
Bachelor of Arts with honors, Swarthmore College, 1940. Student National Institute Public Affairs, Washington, 1940-1941, American U., 1947-1950.
Economist, Department Agriculture, 1940-1941. Training analyst VA, 1946-1949. Chief staff development branch Department Health, Edition and Welfare, 1949-1954, deputy executive secretary, 1954-1955, management adviser Office of Secretary, 1955-1956.
Deputy chief public administration division United States Operations Mission to Iran, 1956-1960, also Mission to Pakistan, 1960-1962, chief public administration division, since 1958. Chairman citizens advisory council Arlington County School Board.
Served from private to captain, Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Society Public Administration, Society Personnel Administration, Society Advancement Management, International Institute Administrative Sciences, Adult Education Association.
Married Beverly Ann Gorman, March 4, 1946. Children: Terrianne Marie (foster daughter.