Admiral Vernon Clark Joins SRI International Board of Directors.MENLO PARK, Calif. -- SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, announced today that Admiral Vernon E. Clark (U.S. Navy, Retired) has been elected to SRI's board of directors, effective March 1, 2007. Admiral Clark becomes the ninth member of SRI's board, joining a prestigious group that includes leaders from business, financial, and academic sectors. Admiral Clark's experience in national defense complements the expertise the Board provides SRI, which meets the needs of mostly government clients. Admiral Clark retired in 2005 after completing the Navy's second-longest tenure as Chief of Naval Operations chief of naval operations n. pl. chiefs of naval operations Abbr. CNO The ranking officer of the U.S. Navy, responsible to the secretary of the Navy and to the President. (CNO). He served aboard naval destroyers and commanded the Carl Vinson Battle Group/Cruiser Destroyer Group Three, the Second Fleet, and the Atlantic Fleet. Previously, Admiral Clark served in several capacities in the Office of Naval Operations, including Special Assistant to the Director of the Systems Analysis Division, Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, and Administrative Aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) is the top deputy to the Chief of Naval Operations, in the United States Navy. Appointed by the President of the United States under authority of an act of March 5, 1948 (62 Stat. 67). . Admiral Clark directed the Joint Staff's Crisis Action Team for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "Admiral Clark's insight and leadership experience in naval operations will be a valuable asset to the SRI board," said Samuel Armacost, SRI's Chairman of the Board. "As SRI continues its important work supporting national defense, and grows its research and development of technologies related to marine technology and port security, we strongly welcome Admiral Clark's perspectives." Admiral Clark's distinguished record of service includes four Defense Distinguished Service Award medals, three Navy Distinguished Service Award medals, three Legion of Merit Legion of Merit n. Abbr. LM A U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. awards, the Defense Meritorious Service medal The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is the third-highest award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense. The medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in , the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal, and various service and campaign awards. He has also received two Distinguished Service Medals received from the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local and United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. and international awards from Germany, Italy, France, South Korea, Japan, Portugal, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Since his retirement he has been honored with the Eisenhower Award from the Business Executives of North America and the Distinguished Sea Service Award from the Naval Order of the United States. Admiral Clark serves on the board of Raytheon and is Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area in the Commonwealth of Virginia, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most populous city in Virginia and the 41st largest city in the United States, with an estimated . He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas strives to be known as a "nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world." The school recently completed its "Campaign for the 21st Century," in which the university raised more than $1 billion for the school, used and a degree from Evangel University. He attended Officer Candidate School and received his Navy commission in August 1968. About SRI International Silicon Valley-based SRI International (www.sri.com) is one of the world's leading independent research and technology development organizations. Founded as Stanford Research Institute Stanford Research Institute - Former name of SRI International. in 1946, SRI has been meeting the strategic needs of clients for 60 years. The nonprofit research institute performs client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, and private foundations. In addition to conducting contract R&D, SRI licenses its technologies, forms strategic partnerships, and creates spin-off companies. |
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