William Russell Brinkmann

Background

Brinkmann, William Russell was born on January 31, 1947 in St. Louis. Son of William Emil and Marcella (Kotte) Brinkmann.

Education

Bachelor in English, St. Saint Louis University, 1969; Master of Science in Education, University of Southern California, 1975.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1970; advanced through ranks to captain, United States Navy, 1992; various field and staff positions, United States Navy, 1971-1988; director surface ship electronic warfare, United States Navy, 1988-1991; commanding officer, United States Navy, Homestead, Florida, 1992; director offensive space and electronic warfare, United States Navy, 1992; commanding officer N.W. Virginia, United States Navy, Chesapeake, since 1993.

Achievements

• William Russell Brinkmann has been listed as a noteworthy career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Naval Institute, Association Old Crows, Natural Wildlife Foundation, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (member executive committee), Rotary.

Connections

Married Rita Delores Ciffairy, March 20, 1993. Children: Russell Byron, Amy Marie.

Father:

William Emil Brinkmann

Mother:

Marcella (Kotte) Brinkmann

Spouse:

Rita Delores Ciffairy

child:

Russell Byron Brinkmann

child:

Amy Marie Brinkmann