John Ross Sisson

Background

Sisson, John Ross was born on July 25, 1926 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Barkley and Nellie (Gronevoudt) Sisson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1946.

Career

Marine superintendent, United States Steel, Pittsburgh, 1956-1959; marine superintendent, United States Steel, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, 1959-1963; development engineer, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, New York, 1963-1967; marine superintendent, Exxon International, Florham Park, New Jersey, 1967-1984; director engineering, Military Sealift Command (Pacific Fleet), Oakland, California, since 1984. Marine surveyor American Bureau Shipping Puerto Ordaz, 1960-1963.

Achievements

• John Ross Sisson has been listed as a noteworthy marine engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1949-1954.

Interests

• Hiking, swimming, reading.

Connections

Married Alice Christine Wilson, April 23, 1950. Children: John C., Robin C. Lynam, Raymond C.

Father:

John Barkley Sisson

Mother:

Nellie (Gronevoudt) Sisson

Spouse:

Alice Christine Wilson

child:

Robin C. Lynam Sisson

child:

Raymond C. Sisson

child:

John C. Sisson