Background
Kiss, Ronald K. was born on February 19, 1941 in Newark. Son of Koloman G. and Elsie M. Kiss.
Kiss, Ronald K. was born on February 19, 1941 in Newark. Son of Koloman G. and Elsie M. Kiss.
Bachelor of Science, Webb Institute, 1963; Master of Science, University of California, 1966.
From naval architect to acting associate administrator Maritime Administration, Washington, 1963-1982. From assistant deputy Commander to executive director Naval Sea Systems Command, Arlington, Virginia, 1982-1986. Director ship programs Associate of Science in Nursing Shipbuilding & Logistics, 1986-1990.
Deputy assistant secretary ship programs Associate of Science in Nursing Research and Development Acquisition, 1990-1996. Consultant Rockville, Maryland, 1996-1997. Vice president systems development Syntek, Inc., 1997-1998.
Executive vice president to president Webb Institute, 1998—2005, president emeritus, since 2005.
Fellow Society Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (past president, Emory Scott Land medal for accomplishment in marine industry). Member American Society Naval Engineers (past vice president), Royal Institute Naval Architects, United States Naval Institute, Navy League, Surface Navy Association, Lavallette Yacht Club (past commodore).
Married June Carol Wanner, June 29, 1963. Children: Thomas, Timothy, Karen.