Background
Mattes, Victor Richard was born on November 17, 1960 in Ames, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard William and Marie Catherine (Hagner) Mattes.
Mattes, Victor Richard was born on November 17, 1960 in Ames, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard William and Marie Catherine (Hagner) Mattes.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University, 1982. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1990.
Commissioned United States Navy, 1982, advanced through grades to Commander. Electrical division officer United States Ship Dwight D. Eisenhower, Norfolk, 1984-1986. Anti-submarine warfare officer United States Ship Comte De Grasse, 1986-1988.
Radiological controls officer United States Ship Yellowstone, 1991-1993. 1st lieutenant United States Ship Ashland, 1993-1995. Nuclear aircraft carrier overhaul and new construction coordinator, commander Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fairlight, 1995-1997.
Executive officer Assault Craft Unit Two, 1997-1998. Nuclear aircraft carrier refuel and overhaul coordinator, Commander Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fairlight, since 1998.
Committee chairman Boy Scout Troop 12, Boy Scouts American, Virginia Beach, 1995-1998. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, United States Naval Institute, Oklahoma Society Professional Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Linda Maria Press, July 16, 1983. Children: Benjamin, Peter, Theodoric, Kathryn.