James W. Lisanby (1928 – 2012) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[1]
Background edit
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 edit
His final post was Deputy Commander for Acquisition and Logistics in the Naval Sea Systems Command.[1]
Family edit
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 edit
The James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum at James Madison University is named in honor of Admiral Lisanby and his wife.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "JAMES W. LISANBY". Washington Post. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Deaths LISANBY, CHARLES ALVIN JR". New York Times. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum". James Madison University. Retrieved 9 May 2017.