Oct 30, 2026 7:30 AM
Admiral Ron Tucker, US Navy (Retired)
  • Born in Santa Monica, California in 1941. 
  • 32 years active duty US Navy; Retired Rear Admiral. 
  • Key Navy assignments:  Commander, Task Force 73; Director, Surface Warfare Programs; Commanding Officer, USS New Jersey; Naval Station Pearl Harbor; USS Cochrane.  Eight years in senior positions with Bechtel Corporation, including General Manager, Bechtel Business Services in Phoenix. 
  • Volunteer service includes Board Member and President, Anthem Country Club Community Association, serving 2866 families, 2004-2010; President, Phoenix Navy League, 1999-2000; Chair, Arizona Coordinating Committee/Director, Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund, 2005-2010, honoring Pearl Harbor Survivors and all veterans with the new Arizona Memorial Visitor’s Center dedicated December 7, 2010; raised $2.5 million in Arizona and $54 million nationwide.  Initiated and led Anthem, Arizona’s Veterans Memorial Project, dedicated November 11, 2011, which honors all veterans.  Active supporter, Arizona Veterans Heritage Project.
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