Background
Hamm, William Gerald was born on May 27, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Son of Strother F. and Ruby (Barksdale) Hamm.
engineer Aerospace and electronics executive
Hamm, William Gerald was born on May 27, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Son of Strother F. and Ruby (Barksdale) Hamm.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Virginia, 1954.
Engineer Douglas Aircraft Company, Santa Monica and Long Beach, California, 1954-1961, Atlantic Research Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia, 1961-1971, vice president, 1971-1980, executive vice president, 1980-1990, chief operating officer, 1986-1988, president professional services group, 1988-1990, also director. Board directors City National Bank of Washington District of Columbia, Professional Services Council.
Member executive board, vice president Boy Scouts American National Capital Area, Washington, since 1981. Member Association United States Army, United States Space Foundation, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, American Society Naval Engineers, Navy League, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, Air Force Association (patron).
Married Nancy B. Adkins, June 14, 1954 (divorced). Children: William G., Keith E., Alan R., David L. Married Maria Laqueur, February 12, 1983.