Background
Ellison, Michael Scott was born on January 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Charles and Royal Soxie Ellison.
Ellison, Michael Scott was born on January 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Charles and Royal Soxie Ellison.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1973. Master of Science in Business Administration, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1978.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1973, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1978. Senior consultant Kurt Salmon Associates, Atlanta, 1973—1982. General manager Deansgate Clothing, New Orleans, 1982—1984, Houston Marine Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1984—1986.
Vice president finance and administration Anheuser Busch Inc., 1986—1996. Operations manager Tanaka Construction, Okinawa, Japan, 1996—1998. Vice president Landersman Associates, San Diego, 1998—2001.
Varsity offshore sailing coach United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, since 2001. Navigator tall ship Pilgrim of Newport, 1998.
Member of United States Navy Sailing Association (board director 2001-2006), United States Navy Sailing Foundation 2001-2006, Shrine, Masons (president Louisiana lodge 102 1996).
Married Cynthia Marie Feller.