James Lisanby

James W. Lisanby (1928-2012) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[1]

Background

Born in Caldwell County, Kentucky, Lisanby graduated the United States Naval Academy and earned graduate degrees from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School.[1]

Career

His final post was Deputy Commander for Acquisition and Logistics in the Naval Sea Systems Command.[1]

Family

Lisanby was married for 61 years to Gladys Kemp Lisanby and had two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Lisanby and Dr. Sarah Lisanby.[1]

His brother was designer Charles Alvin Lisanby who had a seven decade career in the arts and entertainment industry, marked by 16 Emmy Award nominations and three wins.[2]

Legacy

The James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum at James Madison University is named in honor of Admiral Lisanby and his wife.[3]

References
  1. "JAMES W. LISANBY". Washington Post. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. "Deaths LISANBY, CHARLES ALVIN JR". New York Times. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. "James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum". James Madison University. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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