Capt. Gerald Coffee USN, retired
Gerald Coffee,
considered one of the nation’s top speakers, addresses scores of audiences each
year, including many prestigious business and leadership groups. Born in
Modesto, California, he joined the Navy in 1957 after graduating from UCLA with
a major in business administration. After returning from Vietnam, he received
his master’s degree in political science and then attended the esteemed
National Defense University in Washington, DC. Captain Coffee has earned many
military awards and decorations, including the Silver Star, as well as numerous
civilian awards. Retired from the Navy since 1985, he now lives in Hawaii.
