Background
Shortal, Terence Michael was born on October 13, 1937 in Saint Louis. Son of Harold Leoand Catherine Margaret Shortal.
Shortal, Terence Michael was born on October 13, 1937 in Saint Louis. Son of Harold Leoand Catherine Margaret Shortal.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Missouri, 1961. Master of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1966. Graduate program executives, Carnegie Mellon University, 1979.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1961, advanced through grades to captain, 1980. Service in Vietnam; assistant officer in charge Engineering Duty Officer School, Vallejo, California, 1974-1977. Ship engineering manager AEGIS shipbuilding project Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, 1977-1979, technical director DDGX Project, 1979-1981.
Retired, 1981.
Vice-president, director Kastle Systems, Limited Liability Company, 1981. Trustee Cathedral Choral Society, Washington, 1983-1995, 97, president, 1986-1988, Award of Merit, 1996. Member of vestry Saint John"s Episcopal Church, McLean, Virginia, 1982-1985.
Board directors Langley School, McLean, 1984-1994, president, 1986-1988.
Trustee Cathedral Choral Society, Washington, 1983-1995, 1997-2006, president, 1986-1988, 2000-2002. Member vestry St. John's Episcopal Church, McLean, Virginia, 1982-1985. Board directors Langley School, McLean, 1984-1994, president 1986-1988.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life, branch award 1961), National Press Club (Washington),Gridiron Club (Washington), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Theta, Order St. John.
Married Linda Margaret Elias, May 29, 1965. Children: Jennifer (Mistress Clay Morris Westbrook), Bradley Alexander.