Background
III, William Merritt Perry, was born on May 2, 1955 in Flemington, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Merritt Junior and Neilla (Englishman) P.
III, William Merritt Perry, was born on May 2, 1955 in Flemington, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Merritt Junior and Neilla (Englishman) P.
Bachelor of Science in Management, San Jose State University, 1978; Master of Science in Logistics, Naval Postgraduate School, 1990.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1979; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1994; supply officer, United States Ship Turner Joy, San Diego, 1979-1981; logistics officer, Navy Material Transportation Office, Oakland, California, 1981-1983; supply officer, United States Ship Kiska, Oakland, 1983-1985; systems integrity officer, Naval Supply Center, San Diego, 1988-1992; supply officer, United States Ship Lake Champlain, San Diego, 1992-1994; director logistics, Military Sealift Command, Bayonne, New Jersey, 1994-1996; deputy project manager, Defense Travel Sys., Arlington, Virginia, since 1996. Consultant in field, San Diego, New York City, Washington, since 1988.
Fellow American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society Certified Public Accountant. Member Beta Alpha Psi, Sigma Nu.
Married Alexa Dawn Rankin, February 16, 1985. Children: Ashton Melissa, William Merritt IV.