Gary Gotham:
CLASS OF 1978
Liverpool High SchoolClass of 1978
Liverpool, NY
University of San DiegoClass of 1988
San diego, CA
Gary's Story
Took awhile after LHS to find my way, and on March 31,1981 made a life changing decision to join the United States Navy. Thought it would be a short tour while I figured life out, and it turned into a fantastic life-long love and journey! Saw the world and many incredible countries; combat operations in several areas; attended school; served with some truly incredible Officers and Sailors; and met the love of my life!
Education (a lifelong journey):
-- Liverpool High School (1974 to 1978)
-- University of San Diego (USD) (1984-1988) - graduated with a BA in International Relations/Soviet Studies & Naval Science.
-- Naval Post Graduate School (NPS) 1993-1996 - graduated with MS in Information Technology Management (ITM)
Employment (a necessity):
-- Self-employed at N-gen Solutions, LLC (2010-Present), President/CEO - Senior Consulting Services
-- Lockheed Martin / IS&GS (2008-2010), PM, Director of Strategic Programs
-- Retired from United States Navy 1981-2008, Enlisted and Officer
Shout out to an amazing Navy career:
-- Navy Enlisted Sailor 1981-1984 // E-1 to E-5, Interior Communications Specialist, Second Clas...Expand for more
s Petty Officer (IC-2)
(a.) USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
-- Midshipman 1984-1988, University of San Diego (USD), San Diego, CA
-- Surface Warfare Officer 1988-2008 // O-1 to 0-5 (Ensign to Commander)
(a.) USS HEPBURN (FF 1055), Communications Officer (COMMO), Damage Control Assistance (DCA)
(b.) USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CGC 57), Fire Control Officer (FCO)
(c.) USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG 72), Weapons Officer (WEPS), Combat Systems Officer (CSO)
(d.) USS JOHN S MCCAIN (DDG 56), Executive Officer (XO)
Favorite quotes:
"If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." (Theodore Roosevelt)
"Probably the greatest harm done by vast wealth is the harm that we of moderate means do ourselves when we let the vices of envy and hatred enter deep into our own natures." (Theodore Roosevelt)
While the beginning was like a tornado, I've become a very simple and humble guy - very happy, in love and married to my best friend, partner, love and wife - Lila (1996 to forever), with two incredible kids - Lorraine and Orlando.
Loving life in our 50's .... it only keeps getting better ...
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