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Robert C. McCormack

b. 1939

American government official

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Born 1939. Robert C. McCormack is an American military personnel and civil servant.

Robert Cornelius McCormack (born November 7, 1939) is an American politician who served as the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Production Support from 1987 to 1988, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial and International Programs from 1988 to 1990 and Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) from 1990 to 1993.

Early life McCormack was born in New York City on November 7, 1939. He was educated at The Hotchkiss School and then the University of North Carolina, receiving a B.A. in 1962. After graduating from college, McCormack joined the United States Navy and served in the navy from 1962 to 1966. After leaving the navy, McCormack matriculated at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and received an M.B.A. in 1968. McCormack married Mary Laura Lester on December 14, 1963. Together they had 3 sons, Rob McCormack, Walter McCormack, and William McCormack; also known as Scott McCormack.

McCormack joined Dillon, Read & Co. in 1968, working there until 1981, by which time he had attained the rank of senior vice president. In 1981, he left Dillon, Read for Morgan Stanley, becoming a managing director. He served as a Managing Director of Trident Capital until 2005, when he assumed the role as Advisory Director to the General Partner. At Trident, McCormack oversaw the early financing of MapQuest. Under McCormack's guidance, Trident also made investments in CSG Systems, which would become the largest cable-television billing service in the United States.

McCormack has served as a member of the board of directors of numerous firms, including DeVry, Inc., Illinois Tool Works, MeadWestvaco, Northern Trust, MapQuest, and PGi.

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Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, Hotchkiss School, University of North Carolina
Also known as
Robert Cornelius McCormack, Robert McCormack

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert C. McCormack?

American government official

When was Robert C. McCormack born?

Robert C. McCormack was born on 7 November 1939 in New York City.

What is Robert C. McCormack's occupation?

Robert C. McCormack is a military personnel and civil servant.

What nationality is Robert C. McCormack?

Robert C. McCormack is American.

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Β· Wikipedia: Robert C. McCormack

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