Background
Suomi, Paul Neil was born on July 15, 1937 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of Niilo John and Florine Blanche (LaCombe) Suomi.
Suomi, Paul Neil was born on July 15, 1937 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of Niilo John and Florine Blanche (LaCombe) Suomi.
Student, William & Mary College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1958. Bachelor, Northern Michigan University, 1962. Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Northern Michigan University, 1972.
Assistant to vice president administrative affairs Northern Michigan University, Marquette, 1969-1972, assistant to assistant to president of university relations, 1972-1976, news bureau chief, 1976-1982, director communications, acting director alumni relations, 1982-1984, director alumni relations, since 1984. Panelist The Council for the Advancement & Support of Education, 1973, 75, 79, 83, 88, 91, 94. Panelist, consultant Midwest Labor Press Association, 1975.
Trustee American Lung Association Michigan, 1981-1989, president, 1986-1988. Trustee Upper Michigan Lion's Eye Bank, 1983-1985. President Marquette Lions Club.
1981-1982; board directors K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base Heritage Museum, since 1994. Committee chair, coordinator council Finn Fest United States of America, 1996. With United States Navy, 1955-1958.
Member Air Force Association (board directors Northland chapter since 1992), Economic Club of Marquette County (board directors since 1986, president 1995-1996).
Married Martha Jean Banaglio, July 18, 1964. Children: Michael Paul, Mark Joseph, Matthew John.