Background
Carlson, William Clifford was born on February 7, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Marion Lucille Carlson.
military officer defense industry executive
Carlson, William Clifford was born on February 7, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Marion Lucille Carlson.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1959. Master of Science in Physics, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1965. Master of Science equivalent, United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1975.
Commissioned, United States Navy, 1959; advanced through ranks to rear admiral, United States Navy officer, United States Navy, 1959-1992; manager Anti-Submarine Warfare combat system Naval Sea Sys. Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1982-1988; assistant deputy commander Naval Sea Sys. Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1988-1991; commander Naval Undersea Warfare Center, United States Navy, Washington, 1991-1992; retired, United States Navy, 1992; director advanced programs, Scientific Atlanta Instrumentation Group, 1993-1994; vice president marketing & sales, Scientific Atlanta The Smart Grid Power Systems Group, 1994-1995; director surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare combat system programs, Lockheed Martin, Syracuse, New York, since 1995.
Member Acoustical Society of America, United States Naval Institute, United States Navy League, Surface Warfare Association.
Married Jane Elder, January 28, 1960 (divorced Jne 1987). Children: David, Scott, Jennifer Carlson-Burns. Married Linda Darlene Reid, June 6, 1991.