Joseph Nathaniel Portney

Background

Portney, Joseph Nathaniel was born on August 15, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Marcus and Sarah (Pilson) Portney.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1952; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1956; resigned, United States Air Force, 1960; with, Litton Systems, Inc., Woodland Hills, California, since 1960; project engineer, Litton Aero Products, 1967-1968; program manager Litton Aero Products, Litton Systems, Inc., Woodland Hills, 1968-1972; advanced program manager Guidance and Control Sys., Litton Systems, Inc., Woodland Hills, 1972-1985; manager advanced programs Guidance and Control Sys., Litton Systems, Inc., Woodland Hills, 1985-1998; retired, Litton Systems, Inc., Woodland Hills, 1998; president, NAVSENSE consultant, since 1998. Navigator engineer on 3 historic inertial crossings of the North Pole.

Achievements

• Joseph Nathaniel Portney has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace executive, navigation consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Navigation (vice president 1988-1989, president 1989-1990, Weems award 1994), United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (trustee 1980-1983).

Interests

• Avocation: classical piano.

Connections

Married Ina Mae Leibson, June 20, 1959. Children: Philip, Jeffrey.

Father:

Marcus Portney

Mother:

Sarah (Pilson) Portney

Spouse:

Ina Mae Leibson

child:

Philip Portney

child:

Jeffrey Portney