Background
Kastner, William Joseph was born on May 27, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herman Joseph and Julia Elizabeth (Byrnes) Kastner.
Kastner, William Joseph was born on May 27, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herman Joseph and Julia Elizabeth (Byrnes) Kastner.
BME cum laude, Catholic University American, 1951. Master of Public Administration, University Southern California, 1988.
Various engineering and administrative positions, Eastern United States, 1951-1977; production manager, Champale Inc., Trenton, New Jersey, 1977-1979; sales manager, General Electric, Cincinnati, 1979-1980; special assistant Engineer, Navy Dept NAVSEA, Washington, 1981-1988; director naval. research office, Navy Dept NAVSEA, Washington, since 1988. Member Board for Correction Naval Records, Washington, 1983-1989, Department Commerce Trade Mission to Mexico, 1970.
Active in Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company (president 1968-1970). Teacher St. Gabriels Catholic School 1971-1980, St. Luke Catholic School, McLean Virginia 1984-1987. Member The Conservative Network, Washington.
President Evans Mill Pond Homeowners Association 1987-1989. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Brewers and Beverage Packaging Association, Naval Reserve Association, Reserve Officers Association, American Society Naval Engineers (national membership chair), Retired Officers Association, Naval Institute, Navy League of the United States (numerous leadership positions), Naval Order of the United States (national chairman Navy recruiting district assistance council), Sales and Marketing executives of Washington (vice president), Knights of Sovereign Military Order of Temple of Jerusalem, Military Order of Carabao, American Legion, Knights of Columbus.
Married Nelda I. Moore, September 10, 1955. Children: Joseph B., Margaret E. Kastner Walsh, Ann Kastner-Clayton, Timothy W., David E., John R.