Background
Kiess, Dean William was born on February 21, 1940 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Clyde Davis and Harriet (Ritter) Kiess.
Kiess, Dean William was born on February 21, 1940 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Clyde Davis and Harriet (Ritter) Kiess.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1962. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1969.
Commissioned United States Navy, 1962, advanced through grades to captain, deputy director integrated logistics Trident Ship Aquisition Washington, 1977-1979, director integrated logistics Trident Ship Acquisition, 1983-1985, submarine electrical inspector and surveyor, 1979-1981, repair officer Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Valleto, California, 1981-1983. Comding. officer Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific, Bremerton, Washington, since 1985.
Councilman Boy Scouts American, Alexandria, Virginia, 1977-1981. Member Naval Submarine League, Naval Institute, Center Kitsap C. of Chamber (board directors since 1985), Sigma Xi.
Married Carolyn Andrea Coates, February 9, 1963. Children: Michael, Jennifer, John.