RJ "Zap" Zlatoper
Former Commander - in - Chief of U.S. Pacific Command, Trustee of The Estate of James Campbell
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Before joining Sanchez, Admiral Zlatoper completed a distinguished naval career. His final assignment was Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval command encompassing half the Earth's surface, and including more than 190 ships, 1600 aircraft, and 200,000 personnel, with an operating budget of $5 billion per year. In this command he was directly responsible for naval relations with 45 countries throughout the Asia Pacific rim. A combat experienced naval aviator with over 4,000 flying hours and 1,000 carrier landings, in addition to numerous operational assignments, he also served as: the Chief of Naval Personnel; a Battle Group Commander in Desert Storm and Desert Shield; a Carrier Air Wing Commander; the Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense; the U.S. 7th Fleet's Chief of Staff; an Executive Assistant on the staff of the Secretary of the Navy; and a Program Coordinator for the F/A-18 jet aircraft on the Navy staff in Washington, D.C.
He has received numerous personal decorations including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; the Navy Distinguished Service Medal; the Legion of Merit; the Distinguished Flying Cross; the Meritorious Service Medal; the Air Medal; and the Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat "V"); plus various campaign and unit awards. He is the honored recipient of the Japanese Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun and the Korean Presidential Tong Il medal.
Throughout his professional career, he has been called regularly to testify before the U.S. Congress. He has contributed to many Washington "think tank" studies; served as a consultant for several commercial corporations, as well as the Center for Naval Analysis; published articles on management, logistics, and naval strategy; and serves on the advisory boards and boards of directors of five corporations. He is the honorary Consul General for Slovenia in Hawaii.
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