Background

Barber, James Alden was born on May 6, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States. Son of James Alden and Ellamay (Morris) Barber.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, University Southern California, 1955. Master of Arts in Economics, Vanderbilt University, 1960. Master of Arts in International Relations, Stanford University, 1964.

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Stanford University, 1965.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to captain, 1975. Commanding officer United States Ship Hissem, 7th Fleet, Vietnam, 1966-1968. Stephen B. Luce Professor Naval Strategy United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1968-1971.

Commanding officer United States Ship Schofield, 7th Fleet, Vietnam, 1971-1972. Executive assistant under secretary Navy Washington, 1975-1976. Commanding officer United States Ship Horne, 7th Fleet, 1977-1979.

Deputy director Politico-Military Affairs, Navy Department, Washington, 1979-1982. Deputy director, senior fellow Strategic Concepts Development Center, 1982-1984. Chief Executive Officer, public United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland, 1984-1999.

Senior lecturer system management United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1998—2006.

Achievements

• James Alden Barber has been listed as a noteworthy navy officer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Council Foreign Relations, United States Naval Institute, Interuniv. Seminar Armed Forces Society, Naval Institute Foundation, United States Naval Academy Foundation, United States Naval Sailing Association, New York Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, book collecting, sailing.

Connections

Married Beverly June Kingsbury, June 12, 1955. Children: Judith Lynn Barber Joyce, Steven Alden, Susan Barber Blackwell.

Father:

James Alden Barber

Mother:

Ellamay (Morris) Barber

Spouse:

Beverly June Kingsbury

child:

Steven Alden Barber

child:

Judith Lynn Barber Joyce Barber

child:

Susan Barber Blackwell Barber