Charlie Leonard Bonham

Background

Bonham, Charlie Leonard was born on September 26, 1939 in Richmond, California, United States. Son of Leonard Shelby and Lavern Luella (McKay) Bonham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, California Maritime Academy, 1960; Bachelor in International Rels., Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1970.

Career

3d assistant engineer, Military Sea Transport Svc., San Francisco, 1960; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1961; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1982; commander 4 United States Navy ships, United States Navy retired, 1989; vice president administration and student services, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, since 1989; president Calmaritime Academy Foundation, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, 1990-1997.

Achievements

• Charlie Leonard Bonham has been listed as a noteworthy College official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Propeller Club United States (president San Francisco 1989-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, photography.

Connections

Married Pamela Ann Prahl, February 23, 1963. Children: Stephen Shelby, Karen Elizebeth, Tracy Michelle.

Father:

Leonard Shelby Bonham

Mother:

Lavern Luella (McKay) Bonham

Spouse:

Pamela Ann Prahl

child:

Karen Elizebeth Bonham

child:

Tracy Michelle Bonham

child:

Stephen Shelby Bonham