Russell William Gorman

Background

Gorman, Russell William was born on August 17, 1927 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Francis and Emily (Weldon) Gorman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1949.

Career

Licensed officer, Moore McCormack Lines Inc., New York, 1949-1953; director training, Chevron Shipping Company, San Francisco, 1957-1977; manager organization, administration, Utah International Corporation, San Francisco, 1977-1984; president, Lumier Inc., San Francisco, 1984-1985; vice president, John F. Perry Associations, Concord, California, 1986; president, Market Development Associations, Danville, California, 1986-1992; senior vice president, Aegis Finance Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1993; president, director, Perfect Wash United States, 1993-1996; partner, Two Star International, Oakland, California, since 1993. Board directors, vice president Norlock Technology Inc., San Mateo, California, since 1989. Board directors International Trademark Association, Inc., Santa Clara, California, since 1986.

Achievements

• Russell William Gorman has been listed as a noteworthy marketing executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman California Veterans Coalition for Bush, 1988. Member Secretary of Defense Advisory Board on Naval History, 1990-1997. Vice chairman Secretary of Interior Advisory Commission on San Francisco Maritime History Park, since 1992.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer United States Ship Missouri and Allied Forces Memorial, since 1995. Advisory speaker Peter Wilson for Senate Campaign, 1988. Board directors California Military Museum, Sacramento, since 1996.

Trustee Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75, since 1997. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1954-1957, rear admiral United States Naval Reserve, 1980-1987. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (trustee since 1998, adjutant post 75 since 1998), Navy League of the United States (vice president Pacific Central region since 1989), Reserve Officer Association of the United States (vice president Navy section 1990-1992, chairman long range planning 1992-1997), Naval Reserve Association (national vice president surface/subsurface 1990-1995, co-chair long range plan since 1995), Oakland Chamber of Commerce (vice chairman military affairs committee 1990-1995), American Legion (senior vice Commander post 246 since 1999), Medical Corps League (post 942 since 1998).

Connections

Married Mieko Deguchi, June 19, 1956.

Father:

William Francis Gorman

Mother:

Emily (Weldon) Gorman

Spouse:

Mieko Deguchi