Background
Katz, Douglas Jeffrey was born on May 1, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harold Leroy and Lois Wayne (Hoops) Katz.
Katz, Douglas Jeffrey was born on May 1, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harold Leroy and Lois Wayne (Hoops) Katz.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1965; Master of Science in Material Management, Naval Postgraduate School, 1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy military advisor Fleet Advisory Unit, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1971-1972; Executive officer United States Ship Mahan, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1977-1979; surface operations office Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1979-1980; plans/budget officer Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy, Washington, 1980-1983; commanding officer United States Ship Deyo, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1983-1985; director professor development United States Naval Academy, United States Navy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1985-1987; commanding officer United States Ship New Jersey, United States Navy, Long Beach, California, 1987-1989; director surface warfare Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy, Washington, 1989-1990; commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1990-1992; commander forces central command, United States Navy, 1992-1994; commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, 1994-1997; retired, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, 1997.
Member United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Surface Navy Association (board directors), United States Naval Sailing Association (commodore).
Married Sharon Lynne Mustard, June 11, 1965. Children: Robert Douglas, Erica Lynne.