Thomas Chester Grzymala

Financial planner, executive, former naval officer

Born Jan. 24, 1941, Richmond Hill (NY), U.S.; son of Chester and Olga (Trofemuk); married Barbara (Weaver); children: Elizabeth, Krysti, John, James, Allison.

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis (MD), 1962: Master of Public Administration, American University Washington (DC), 1968.

Career: naval officer, United States Navy (USN), 1962-82; manager, Gould Corporation, 1982-84, AT&T, 1984-86, Arlington (VA); director, Unisys Corporation, McLean (VA), 1986-89; director, Casde Corporation, Arlington, 1989-90; president, Alexandria Financial Associate's, Alexandria (VA), 1990 -.

Author: several articles in professional journals.

Member of: secretary, treasurer, American Defense Preparedness Association, DC chapter, 1982-90; Institute of Certified Financial Planners; National Association of Personal Financial Advisors; active member, Holy Trinity Parish, Washington.

Honors: Navy Achievement Medal, 1970, Navy Commendation Medal, 1974, 1979, United States Navy (USN)

Served with: United States Navy (USN), commander, 1962-82.

Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Languages: English, German

Hobbies: classical music, reading

Office: Alexandria Financial Associates, 1900 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996