Background
Clark, Vernon E. was born on September 7, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Clark, Vernon E. was born on September 7, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Master of Business Administration, University Arkansas.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1968, advanced through ranks to admiral, 2004. Commander Second Fleet/Striking Fleet Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, 1996—1997. Director ops (J-3) The Joint Staff, United States Department Defense, Washington, 1997—1998, director, 1998—1999.
Chief of naval operations United States Navy, 2000—2005. Board directors Raytheon Company, since 2005, Rolls Royce North America, since 2006, Socially Responsible Investment International Inc., since 2007, Horizon Lines Inc., since 2007. Co-chairman United States Military Investigation of Fort Hood Shootings, United States Department Defense, since 2009.
Member Defense Policy Board.
Board trustees Regent University. Board visitors Air University.