Jim Stavridis

Background

Stavridis, Jim was born on February 15, 1955 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Paul George and Shirley Anne Stavridis.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University, 1983. Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University, 1984.

Distinguished graduate, National War College, 1992.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, advanced through grades to admiral, 2006. Commanding officer United States Ship Barry, Norfolk, Virginia, 1993—1996. Commander Destroyer Squadron 21, San Diego, 1997—1998.

Executive assistant to secretary United States Navy, Washington, 1998—2000, director navy operations group, 2000—2002. Commander United States Ship Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, 2002—2004, Cruiser Destroyer Group 12, Mayport, Florida, 2002—2004. Senior military assistant to secretary United States Department Defense, Washington, 2004—2006.

Commander United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Miami, 2006—2009, United States European Command (USEUCOM), Stuttgart, Germany, since 2009. Supreme allied Commander North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Europe (SACEUR), Brussels, since 2009.

Connections

Married Laura Elizabeth Hall, May 28, 1981. Children: Christina Anne, Julia Elizabeth.

Father:

Paul George

Mother:

Shirley Anne Stavridis

Spouse:

Laura Elizabeth Hall

child:

Christina Anne Stavridis

child:

Julia Elizabeth Stavridis