William Simpson Williamson

Background

Williamson, William Simpson was born on December 20, 1936 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Graham and Margaret (Simpson) Williamson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1962. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1976. Master of Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University, 1978.

Doctor of Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University, 1980. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1980.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1962, advanced through grades to captain, 1983, active, 1962—1970, United States Naval Reserve, 1970—1992. Retired United States Navy, 1992. Production director Naval Science and Technology Intelligence Center, Washington, 1970-1974.

Staff officer Defense Intelligence Agency, 1974-1976, chief naval warfare, 1980-1991. Principal staff Office of Secretary of Navy, 1976-1979. Staff director, science advisory board Defense Intelligence Agency, 1992-1995, division director Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence and Electronic Warfare, 2000—2003.

Chairman intelligence department Joint Military Intelligence College, 1995-2000, lecturer science and technical intelligence, 2000—2003, Colin Powell chair, since 2003. Adjunct faculty science and technical intelligence American Military University, since 2000. Adjunct faculty member Naval War College, since 1983.

Achievements

• William Simpson Williamson has been listed as a noteworthy military science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member British Mensa.

Interests

• Napoleon, ancient warfare.

Connections

Married Barbara Sherer, December 22, 1962. Children: Scott Graham, Michael Cameron.

Father:

John Graham Williamson

Mother:

Margaret (Simpson) Williamson

Spouse:

Barbara Sherer

child:

Michael Cameron Williamson

child:

Scott Graham Williamson