Background
Ferraro, Niel Patrick was born on October 13, 1931 in New York City. Son of Michael Angelo and Vincenza Rose (Rossi) Ferraro.
Ferraro, Niel Patrick was born on October 13, 1931 in New York City. Son of Michael Angelo and Vincenza Rose (Rossi) Ferraro.
Student, Catholic University, 1950. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1954. Master of Science in Industrial Management, Purdue University, 1962.
Graduate with distinction, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1973.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1954, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1981. Aide, special assistant Assistant Secretary of Navy Washington, 1967-1970. Comptroller Naval Supply Control Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1970-1972.
Director aircraft procurement Naval Air Systems Command Washington, 1973-1976. Executive officer Naval Supply Control Oakland, California, 1976-1978. Executive director contracts Naval Air Systems Command Washington, 1978-1979.
Commander for contracts Naval Air Systems Command, 1979-1982. Vice Commander Naval Supply Systems Command, 1982-1983. Deputy for logistics Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet and Atlantic Command Norfolk, Virginia, 1983-1985.
Retired United States Navy, 1985. Chief executive officer Data Design Laboratories subsidiary Omni Engineering, Chantilly, Virginia, 1985-1987. Director business development Navy and Marine Corps programs Unisys Defense Systems, McLean, from 1987.
Vice president government programs Data Design Laboratories Corporation, Cucamonga, California, 1985-1987. President Procurement and Management Strategies Inc., 1987-1988. Chairman Data Design Laboratories.
Member American Defense Preparedness Association, American Electronics Association, National Contract Management Association, Professional Services Council, Submarine League.
Married Rita Jane Aug, June 12, 1954. Children: Patrick Michael, Michelle Marie.