Background
Converse, Paul Thomas was born on January 21, 1936 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Paul Clyde and Florence Jane (Steech) Converse.
Converse, Paul Thomas was born on January 21, 1936 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Paul Clyde and Florence Jane (Steech) Converse.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1959. Master of Science in Management Science, Oregon State University, 1971. Postgraduate in industrial engineering, Oregon State University, 1975—1977.
Commissioned ensign United States Naval Academy, 1959. Advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1963—1969. Teaching assistant Oregon State University School Business, Corvallis, 1969—1971, instructor, 1971—1972, School Engineering, 1975—1977.
President Western Ways Inc., Corvallis, 1972—1979. Manager South Fork Sewer District, Wallace, Idaho, 1979—1980, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, 1981—1982. Superintendent Fort Lyon Canal Company, Las Animas, Colorado, 1982—1984.
Senior engineer El Dorado Irrigation District, Placerville, California, since 1984.
Member of Institute Industrial Engineers (vice president Sacramento chapter 1985-1986, president 1986-1987), National Society Professional Engineers.
Married Corynn Dee Miller, August 15, 1970. Children: Charles L., Heather L.