Background
Bird, Ralph Gordon was born on September 9, 1933 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Son of Thurman Elmer and Gladys May (Stephenson) Bird.
nuclear utility industry management consultant
Bird, Ralph Gordon was born on September 9, 1933 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Son of Thurman Elmer and Gladys May (Stephenson) Bird.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1956. Master of Science, United States Navy Postgraduate School, 1969.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1956; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1979; various sea assignments primarily in nuclear powered submarines, United States Navy, 1956-1967; commanding officer United States Ship Archerfish (Social Security Number 678), United States Navy, 1970-1974; senior member United States Pacific fleet nuclear propulsion examining board, United States Navy, 1974-1976; senior instructor, chief of naval operations senior officers ship material readiness course, United States Navy, Idaho Falls, Idaho., 1976-1977; chief of staff, submarine force United States Pacific fleet, United States Navy, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1977-1979; director logistics and security assistance Pacific Command, United States Navy, 1979-1981; deputy chief naval material for logistics Naval Material Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1981-1984; retired, United States Navy private practice consultant to nuclear utility industry, 1984-1986; senior vice president nuclear, Boston Edison Company, 1987-1990; executive vice president, 1990-1991.
Member American Nuclear Society.