Background
Retz, William Andrew was born on June 3, 1940 in Blauvelt, New York, United States. Son of Andrew Macmillan and Katherine (Deyoe) Retz.
Retz, William Andrew was born on June 3, 1940 in Blauvelt, New York, United States. Son of Andrew Macmillan and Katherine (Deyoe) Retz.
Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1963. Master of Science, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1971.
Graduate, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1972.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1963, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1991, patrol officer river division 511 Vietnam, 1968-1969, flag secretary to Commander Amphibious Group Two Norfolk, Virginia, 1972-1974, executive officer United States Ship Ainsworth, 1974-1976, commanding officer United States Ship Stump, 1980-1982, commodore Destroyer Squadron 22, 1985-1987, deputy for operations United States Central Command Tampa, Florida, 1987—1990. Commander Naval Base Pearl Harbor, 1992-1994, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, 1992-1994. Commanded and closed Naval Base Philadelphia, 1994-1995.
Retired United States Navy, 1995. Vice president government services Aramark Corporation, Philadelphia, 1996-1999. Independent consultant, 1999.
Chief Executive Officer Nofire Technologies, Inc., 2000—2003. Executive director American Competitiveness Institute, Philadelphia, 2003—2005. Independent consultant Retz & Associate, since 2005.
With Defense Solutions, Washington, since 2005.
Active Episcopal Church. Board directors Indus, Denison Development Foundation, St. Luke's School. Advisory board University Texas, Dallas.
Chairman Texoma Technology Enterprise Council, Denision, Texas. Member Surface Navy Association, National Defense Industrial Association (board directors).
Married Julia Irene Patterson, September 23, 1989. Children: Andrew, Gregory, Mark, Alyse Reavis, Mark Rogers.