Background
Tower, Philip William was born on May 27, 1943 in Gladwin, Michigan, United States. Son of William Bennett and Ruth Irene (Ferrell) Tower.
military officer Chemical company executive
Tower, Philip William was born on May 27, 1943 in Gladwin, Michigan, United States. Son of William Bennett and Ruth Irene (Ferrell) Tower.
Bachelor of Science, Naval Academy, 1965. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1970. Aeronautical Engineer, Naval Postgraduate School, 1971.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1988; retired, United States Navy, 1988; project manager government systems, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, since 1988.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, United States Naval Institute, Sigma Xi.
Married Sharon Lee Yingling, June 19, 1965. Children: Adam Lowell, Jason Eugene.