William Charles Ostendorff

Background

Ostendorff, William Charles was born on October 22, 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Thomas Julian and Emilie Anne (Connell) Ostendorff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1976. Juris Doctor with honors, University Texas, 1984. Master of Laws with distinction, Georgetown University, 1992.

Career

Commissioned United States Navy, 1976, advanced through grades to Commander, retired, 2002. Commander United States Ship Northfolk, Washington, 1992—1995. Director Submarine Force Atlantic Prospective Commanding Officer School, 1996—1998.

Director division mathematics & science United States Naval Academy, 1999—2002. Member research staff Institute for Defense Analyses, 2002—2003. Counsel, staff director Strategic Forces Subcommittee United States House Armed Services Committee, 2003—2007.

Principal deputy administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration United States Department Energy, Washington, 2007—2009. Member United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (National Research Council), Rockville, Maryland, since 2010.

Achievements

• William Charles Ostendorff has been listed as a noteworthy Military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, State Bar Association Texas, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Order of the Coif.

Interests

• Avocation: running.

Connections

Married Christina Lee Miller, July 16, 1977. Children: Rebecca, Chuck, Jeff.

Father:

Thomas Julian Ostendorff

Mother:

Emilie Anne (Connell) Ostendorff

Spouse:

Christina Lee Miller

child:

Rebecca Ostendorff

child:

Jeff Ostendorff

child:

Chuck Ostendorff