Background
Donley, Michael Bruce was born on October 4, 1952 in Hamilton Air Force Base, California, United States. Son of Bruce R. and Susan J. Donley.
Donley, Michael Bruce was born on October 4, 1952 in Hamilton Air Force Base, California, United States. Son of Bruce R. and Susan J. Donley.
Bachelor in International Relations, University Southern California, 1977. Master of Arts in International Relations, University Southern California, 1978. Graduate, United States Army Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, 1972.
Graduate, Defense Language Institute, Monterrey, California, 1973. Graduate, United States Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, 1974. Graduate senior executive in national security program, Harvard University, 1987.
Doctor of Philosophy candidate, Georgetown University, Washington.
Defense analyst, editor (monthly) National Security Record The Heritage Foundation, Washington, 1978-1979. Legislation assistant to Senator Roger Jepsen United States Senate, 1979-1981, professional staff member Senate Committee on Armed Services, 1981-1984. Director defense programs, observer to Defense Resources Board National Security Council, 1984—1987, deputy executive secretary National Security Council, senior director The White House situation support staff, 1987—1989.
Assistant secretary (finance management & comptroller) Department Air Force, United States Department Defense, 1989—1993, acting secretary, 1993, 2008, secretary, since 2008. Senior fellow Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Virginia, 1993—1996. Senior vice president Hicks & Associates, Inc., McLean, 1996—2005.
Director administration & management United States Department Defense, Washington, 2005—2008.
With United States Army, XVIIIth Corps & 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) 1972-1975.
Married Gail Louise Ellestad, October 13, 1974. Children: Kathrine Marie, Cameron Rice, Jacqueline Suzanne.