John David Hooper

Background

Hooper, John David was born on January 19, 1954 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States. Son of George John and Grace Isabelle Hooper.

Education

AS in Mathematics, Lorain Community College, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1979. Master of Science in National Security Affairs, United States Naval War College, 1994.

Master of Arts in Military Studies, American Military University, 1999.

Career

Commissioned ens. United States Coast Guard, 1979, advanced through grades to Commander, 1995, marine safety officer Toledo, 1979-1980. Division, deck watch, boarding officer CGC Bibb, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1980-1982. Chief planning-marine information section 7th Coast Guard District (Aids to Navigation Branch), Miami, Florida, 1987-1990.

Civilian staff officer fleet operations, deck-navigation inspector Military Sealift Command Atlantic United States Navy, Bayonne, New Jersey, 1982-1987. Executive officer United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit CGC Gallatin, Governor's Island, New York, 1983-1987. Executive officer, commanding officer United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit CGC Dallas, Gov's Island, 1990-1995.

Damage control officer United States Navy, Freehold, New Jersey, 1990-2000. Coast Guard Reserve liaison, staff officer Coast Guard Atlantic Area-Cutter Management, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1995-1998. Instructor CG liaison United States Navy Tactical Training Group, Atlantic Dam Neck, 1998-2000.

Commandant (G-OPD/QDR) United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Office Defense Planning, Washington, 2000—2002. CG liaison to joint staff J8 Joint Requirements Office for Chemical, Bio., Radiological, Nuclear Defense (CBRN-D), since 2002.

Achievements

• John David Hooper has been listed as a noteworthy Coast guard officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Coast Guard, 1979-1982. Member of the United States Naval Institute, Reserve Officers Association, Naval War College Foundation, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, tennis.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Boucher, May 13, 1979. Children: Katherine Ann, Robert John, Christopher John.

Father:

George John Hooper

Mother:

Grace Isabelle Hooper

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Boucher

child:

Robert John Hooper

child:

Christopher John Hooper

child:

Katherine Ann Hooper