Background
Goss, Porter Johnston was born on November 26, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Richard W. Goss.
Goss, Porter Johnston was born on November 26, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Richard W. Goss.
Bachelor in Greek, Yale University, 1960.
Clandestine services officer Central Intelligence Agency, 1962-1971. Co-founder Island Reporter, Sanibel, Florida, 1973. Mayor City of Sanibel, 1975—1977, 1982, council member, 1974—1980, 1981—1982.
Commissioner County of Lee, Florida, 1983—1988, chairman, 1985—1986. Member United States Congress from 14th Florida district (formerly 13th Florida district), 1989—2004. Chairman United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, 1997—2004.
Director Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, 2004—2006. Port commissioner Southwest Florida Regional Airport.
Director Lee County Mental Health Center, J.N. "Ding" Darling Foundation. Director chairman Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Chairman board Canterbury School.
Member Southwest Florida Mental Health District Board Intelligence officer United States Army, 1960-1962.
Married Mariel Robinson. Children: Leslie, Chauncey, Mason, Gerrit.