Background
Potthast, David Raymond was born on August 24, 1954 in Albuquerque. Son of Jerome Henry and Jean Marie Potthast.
military officer secondary school educator
Potthast, David Raymond was born on August 24, 1954 in Albuquerque. Son of Jerome Henry and Jean Marie Potthast.
Student, Greenville College, Illinois, 1972—1973. Bachelor in History, Eastern Illinois University, 1976. Master of Arts in History, We.
Illinois University, 2001.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1972, advanced through ranks to lieutenant Commander. Division officer United States Ship Thomaston (LSD-28), San Diego, 1977—1981. Combat systems officer Fleet Training Group, 1981—1983.
Intelligence officer Fosif Westpac, Kami Seya, Japan, 1983—1986, United States Ship Belleau Wood (LHA-3), San Diego, 1986—1988, Jt. National Intel Development Staff, Suitland, Maryland, 1988—1992, Office Naval Intelligence, Suitland, 1992—1994. Retired United States Navy, 1994.
Teacher history, social science Rockridge High School, Taylor Ridge, Illinois, since 1994.
Member of Organization of America History, American History Association, Military Officers Association, American Numismatic Association.
Married Susan Lee Hawkins, May 22, 1976. Children: Seth, Jeanna.