Background
Simpson, John Duncan was born on March 7, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Duncan Ross and Josephine (Gleeson) Simpson.
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John Duncan Simpson
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Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1959. Master of Science, Princeton University, 1962. Master of Public Administration, Princeton University, 1969.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1959; advanced lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1972; special assistant to the United States commander, Berlin, 1964-1966; assistant professor economics and public policy United States Military Academy, 1968-1971; executive assistant Office Emergency Preparedness special assistant to chairman President's Oil Policy Committee, 1971-1972; deputy commissioner, Environmental Protection Agency, New York City, 1972-1973; executive director, general manager, Regional Transportation District, Denver, 1973-1979; president, Value Capture Opportunities, Inc., Denver, 1976-1979; executive director, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Long Island R.R. Company. New York City Transit Authority, Metro Suburban Bus Authority, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Metro Airports, New York City, 1979-1980; president, chief operating officer, New York City Transit Authority, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, S.I. Rapid Transit Operating Authority, S. Brooklyn Railroad Company, 1981-1983; president, Fluor Transportation and Infrastructure Inc., Irvine, California, 1983-1986; president, Fluor Daniel Venture Group, Inc., 1986-1988.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1954-1955. Member American Public Transit Association (vice president, director 1974-1983), West Point Society Clubs: Army-Navy (Washington).
Connections
Married Elli Hatcher, February 1, 1964. Children: Heather, Sean.
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Died
August 21, 1989 (aged 52) -
Resting place
Buried United States Military Academy, West Point, New York -
Nationality
American