Background
III, Joseph W. Sweeney, was born on March 8, 1953 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Joseph W. Junior and Rita (McCarren) S.
III, Joseph W. Sweeney, was born on March 8, 1953 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Joseph W. Junior and Rita (McCarren) S.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1975. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1987.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1975, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1984. Assistant schedule officer Patrol Squadron Five AV/ARM Division Office, Jacksonville, Florida, 1977-1980. Enlisted programs officer United States Navy, Albany, New York, Orlando, 1980-1983, operations officer COMDESRON Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1983-1985.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation research detachment staff ASWOC Sigonella, 1987-1990. Military instructor aero/astro. engineering department Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1990-1994. Retired United States Navy, 1994.
Finance consultant Merrill Lynch, Carmel, California, since 1996.
Race director Big Sur International Marathon, Carmel, since 1990. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Married Claudia Margaret Campbell, June 5, 1975. Children: Joseph IV, Meredith, Peter.