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Rear Admiral James R. Stark, USN (ret.)
Name: Rear Admiral James R. Stark, USN (ret.)
Previous Experience:
- President, Naval War College
- Commander, NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic
- Commander, Pacific Fleet Training Command
Spectrum Experience:
- Admiral Stark is a member of the Navy and International Business Divisions at SPECTRUM. He has expertise in military and commercial business opportunities throughout the European region, and an extensive background in political-military policy and planning.
Biography:
Rear Admiral Jim Stark joined The SPECTRUM Group after returning to the United States from London, where he worked for nearly seven years as Vice President for European Marketing with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. In that capacity, he was responsible for identifying and pursuing new military and commercial business opportunities throughout the European region, coordinating with government and private customers, evaluating potential partners and teammates, and supporting operations of the corporation in European subsidiaries.
Prior to his joining private industry, Admiral Stark completed a 33-year career in the U.S. Navy as President of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. A surface warfare officer, Admiral Stark commanded the NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic, directing its operations in support of the United Nations embargo of Serbia and Bosnia. In that role, he commanded forces from throughout NATO and the European Union in addition to U.S. Navy units. Admiral Stark also served as Commander of the Pacific Fleet Training Command, in charge of technical and operational training throughout the Pacific Fleet. Additionally, and served on both the National Security Council and the Navy Staff.
Education:
Admiral Stark holds a B.S. degree (with Distinction) from the U.S. Naval Academy. He attended the University of Vienna as a Fulbright Scholar and holds two Masters Degrees and a Doctoral Degree in Political Science from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.
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