Donald Duane Carson

Background

Carson, Donald Duane was born on April 6, 1942 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of John Duan and Gertrude (Kaufman) Carson.

Education

Bachelor in History, Virginia Military Institute, 1964; student, Air Force Institute Technology, Dayton, Ohio, 1968, 78; graduate with honors, Defense Information School, Indianapolis, 1972.

Career

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1964; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1980; various assignments, United States Air Force, 1964-1976; public relations manager, Pratt & Whitney, Palm Beach, Florida, since 1987; chief training, Air Force Interceptor School, Panama City, Florida, 1976-1979; Executive officer, Air Defense Weapons Center, Panama City, 1979-1980; director operations, 48th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Hampton, Virginia, 1980-1982; from chief of plans to chief of staff, Air Defense Headquarters, Hampton, 1982-1984; retired, United States Air Force, 1984; from requirements engineer to marketing manager, Pratt & Whitney, Palm Beach, Florida, 1984-1987. Adjunct Professor public relations, marketing Northwood Technology Institute, since 1990.

Achievements

• Donald Duane Carson has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Virginia Military Institute Alumni, Hampton, 1978-1980. Accounting director Daedalian Military Pilot Fraternity, Washington, 1973-1974. Board directors 45th St. Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1980-1982.

Member Air Force Association (board directors since 1990, president Palm Beach chapter 1988-1989), Public Relations Society of America, United States Yacht Racing Union, Palm Beach Sailing Club (commodore since 1991, Yachtsman of Year 1988, 89, 90), Order of Daedalians Military Pilots Fraternity.

Interests

• Avocations: sailboat racing and cruising, playing music, reading.

Connections

Married Margaret Carmack, October 31, 1964. Children: Donald Duane Junior, Lee Marshall (deceased).

Father:

John Duan Carson

Mother:

Gertrude (Kaufman) Carson

Spouse:

Margaret Carmack

child:

Donald Duane Junior Carson

child:

Lee Marshall Carson (deceased)