Raymond Michael Kostesky
USMC officer, executive
Born Apr. 6, 1932, Yonkers (NY), U.S.; son of Michael and Frances (Serafin); married Jean (Gimbert); children: Frances E., Raymond C., Margaret R.
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis (MD), 1956; Master of Science (M.S.), George Washington University, Washington (DC), 1971; Naval War College, 1972.
Career: United States Marine Corps (USMC) - officer, various positions, 1956-79, head, Career Planning Branch, Washington, 1979-82, chief of staff, Marine Division, Okinawa (Japan), 1982-83, division director, Washington, 1983-86; instructor, Leadership Development, Rockville (MD), 1986-88, manager, Professional Development, 1988-90, Leadership Development, 1991-93, and Employee Relations, 1994 -, Hemoon (VA), EDS Corporation.
Author: numerous articles in professional journals.
Member of: Marine Executive Association; Retired Officers Association; American Society for Training and Development; Washington Technical Personnel Forum; American Legion; Society of Human Resources Professionals; president, Lakeview Swimming Club, 1975-76, Northern Virginia Swimming League, 1986-87, and Maywood Terrace Homeowners Association; commissioner, Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, 1987-91.
Honors: scholarship, George Olmstend Foundation, 1964-65; Legion of Merit, Department of Defense, 1986; Navy Commendation Medal (3 times), United States Marine Corps (USMC), 1979, 1982, 1983; numerous other medals and awards, United States Marine Corps (USMC).
Served with: United States Marine Corps (USMC), colonel, 1956-86.
Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Hobbies: carpentry, football, gardening.
Home: 5016 Powell Road, Fairfax, VA 22032.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996