Background
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and a 1972 graduate of St. Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Vice Admiral Conway graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and joined the Navy through Officer Candidate School, and was commissioned as an Ensign the same year. He went on to receive his master's degree from Providence University, Providence, Rhode Island. He also is a graduate of the National Defense University's, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. as well as numerous business and leaderships schools.
His assignments have been varied and include seven operational commands; Vice Admiral Conway has commanded USS John Young (DD-973;, Destroyer Squadron 7; Expeditionary Strike Group 1; Navy Region Hawaii; Naval Surface Forces Middle Pacific; and Task Force WARRIOR. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commander, Naval Installations Command at the Washington Navy Yard; Washington, D.C.
He is currently president of his own consulting company: R.T. Conway & Associates Inc, of Delray Beach, Fla., specializing in Critical Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Port Security, Operations and Information Technology.
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