Tim Ziemer!
Rear Adm. Tim Ziemer, U.S. Malaria Coordinator
R. Timothy ZiemerRear Admiral, United States Navy (Retired)
U.S. Malaria Coordinator
Rear Adm. Tim Ziemer was appointed in June 2006 to lead the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). The PMI is a historic $1.2 billion, five-year initiative to control malaria in Africa.
Rear Adm. Ziemer previously served as Executive Director of World Relief, which provides disaster response, community development, child/maternal health, HIV/AIDS, agricultural assistance, and microcredit programs in over 30 countries. World Relief is operational in the United States, resettling refugees and providing immigration services through 24 affiliate offices across the country.
Rear Adm. Ziemer was born in Sioux City, Iowa, but was raised in Asia, the son of missionary parents serving in Vietnam. After graduating from Wheaton College, he joined the Navy, completed flight school, and returned to Vietnam to fly during the war. During this tour, he flew 550 combat sorties in support of the Navy Seals and riverine forces.
During his naval career, Rear Adm. Ziemer commanded several squadrons and an air wing supporting the first Gulf War. As Commanding Officer of Mayport Naval Station, he consolidated two naval bases to achieve efficiencies and reduce support costs.
Rear Adm. Ziemer's last duty assignment was as Commander of the Navy's Mid-Atlantic Region, responsible for the 11 bases providing support to the world’s largest naval complex, including seaport and airport operations, maintenance of facilities, utilities, communications, and environmental programs. (One of those bases was where my husband & I were stationed while in the Navy - another cool connection!)
You can read the full report/bio at: http://www.fightingmalaria.gov/news/bio_ziemer.html
