Background
Reason, J. Paul was born on March 22, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Bernice (Chism) Reason.
Reason, J. Paul was born on March 22, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Bernice (Chism) Reason.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1965; Master of Science, United States Navy Postgraduate School, 1970.
Commissioned ens. United States Navy, 1965, advanced through grades to admiral, 1996. Naval aide to president The White House, Washington, 1976-1979. Executive officer United States Ship Mississippi, 1979-1981.
Commanding officer United States Ship Coontz, 1981-1983, United States Ship Bainbridge, 1983-1986. Commander Naval Base, Seattle, 1986-1988, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1, 1988-1990, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, 1991-1994. Deputy chief naval operations plans, policy and operations Department Navy, Washington, 1994-1996.
Commander-in-chief United States Atlantic Fleet, 1996-1999. Retired, 1999; vice president Syntek, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, 1999-2000. President Metro Machine Corporation, Norfolk, since 2000.
Board directors Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 2000—2006, Amgen, since 2001, Norfolk Southern Corporation, since 2002.
Married Dianne Lillian Fowler, June 12, 1965. Children: Rebecca, Joseph.