Background
Harms, Herbert Martin was born on October 11, 1937 in Baltimore. Son of Herbert Eric and Margaret (Beck) Harms.
Harms, Herbert Martin was born on October 11, 1937 in Baltimore. Son of Herbert Eric and Margaret (Beck) Harms.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1959. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1970.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, advanced through grades to captain, 1982. Inventory control officer NSD Guam, Guam, 1970-1972. Assistant planning officer Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 1972-1975.
Fleet support officer Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, 1975-1977. Supply officer United States Ship Holland (AS-32), Holy Loch, Scotland, 1977-1979. Executive officer National Security Council Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington, 1979-1981.
Plans & policy officer Naval Supply Systems Command, Washington, 1981-1984. Assistant chief of staff Commander Submarine Forces Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1984-1987. Commanding officer Fleet Material Support Office, Mechanicsburg, since 1987.
Member NAVSUP Functional Policy Review Board, Washington, since 1984.
Advisor (finance) Kitsap County School Board, Silverdale, Washington, 1981-1984. Founder, coach Navy Swim Team, Mechanicsburg, 1972-1975. Swimming official various organizations, since 1970.
Chairman Special Olympics Swimming Med Pennsylvania Division, 1987-1989. Member Prof Achiv, Association Center Pennsylvania (director federal executives), Alpha Delta Sigma.
Married Susan Jane Lavinder, July 30, 1960. Children: John Eric, Kathleen Margaret, Susan Elizabeth.