Background
Gaertner, Christopher Wolfgang was born on August 8, 1962 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Wolfgang Wilhelm and Marianne L. Gaertner.
Gaertner, Christopher Wolfgang was born on August 8, 1962 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Wolfgang Wilhelm and Marianne L. Gaertner.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1984; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1992; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1994.
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Army, 1984; resigned, United States Army, 1987; senior project engineer, W.W. Gaertner Research, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1987-1989; president, W.W. Gaertner Research, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, since 1989; systems consultant, W.W. Gaertner Research, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1980-1987; chief Executive officer, Gaertner Research division General Electric Company/Ferranti, Plc, Norwalk, since 1991; associate Dillon, Read & Company, Inc., New York City. Consultant Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1989.
Captain United States Army Reserve, 1987-1991. Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, West Point Graduates Association, Three Wing Flying Club (Stratford, Connecticut), 82d Airborne Association, Wharton Club New York.
Married Jacqueline M. Caterbone, November 3, 1984. Children: Christopher James, Ryan Alexander.