Background
Patterson, Ronald Gilbert was born on August 20, 1932 in Cozad, Nebraska, United States. Son of Milo Thomas and Ethel Marie (Cochran) Patterson.
Patterson, Ronald Gilbert was born on August 20, 1932 in Cozad, Nebraska, United States. Son of Milo Thomas and Ethel Marie (Cochran) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Washington, 1961. Master of Science in Management, Naval Postgraduate School, 1977.
Commissioned, United States Navy, 1961; advanced to commander, United States Navy retired, United States Navy, 1980; project engineer quality assurance, General Atomics, Inc., San Diego, 1980-1983; manager fusion and advanced technical, General Atomics, Inc., San Diego, since 1983. Member adjunct faculty vocational education Palomar College, since 1982.
Married Jane G. Hart, July 16, 1955. Children: John G., Thomas E., Laurie A., Robert D., Keith H., Michele.