David S. C. Chu

Background

Chu, David S. C. was born on May 28, 1944 in New York City. Son of H.T. and Esther (Briney) Chu.

Education

Bachelor in Economics & Mathematics magna cum laude, Yale University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Yale University, 1972.

Career

Assistant director national security and international affairs Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Washington, 1978—1981. Director then assistant secretary defense for program analysis and evaluation United States Department Defense, 1981—1993. Economist Research and Development Corporation, Santa Monica, California, 1970—1978, senior fellow Washington, 1993—1994, director Washington research department, 1994—1996, director Washington office, associate chairman of research staff, 1996—1998.

Vice president army research division, director Arroyo Center, 1998—2001. Under secretary for personnel & readiness United States Department Defense, Washington, 2001—2009. President, Chief Executive Officer Institute Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Virginia, since 2009.

Captain United States Army, 1968-1970, Vietnam.

Achievements

• David South Carolina (U.S.) Chu has been listed as a noteworthy think-tank executive, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1968-1970, Vietnam. Fellow National Academy Public Administration. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Laura L. Tosi, April 1, 1978.

Father:

H.T. Chu

Mother:

Esther (Briney) Chu

Spouse:

Laura L. Tosi