Richard D. O’Leary ’54

Chairman & Founder | Cruise International / CI Travel

Education:

• B.S., Maine Maritime Academy, 1954 (D)
• Alexander Hamilton Institute, NY, 1960-62
• M.B.A., Adelphi University, 1965
• Honorary Ph.D., Maine Maritime Academy, 1998

Career Highlights:

• Founder and President, Cruise International/CI Travel, Norfolk, Virginia
• Managing Director, Virginia Cruise Corporation
• Assistant General Manager, Norfolk Port and Industrial Authority
• Commandant of Midshipmen, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Special Assistant to the Superintendent, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Officer, U. S. Merchant Marine (including 5 years on SS United States)
• Officer, U. S. Navy (Captain, USNR)

Distinguished Service:

• Member, TWA Airline Advisory Board
• Vice Chairman, Norfolk Catholic High School
• Board of Directors, Greater Norfolk Corporation
• Created the Port and Maritime Institute at Old Dominion University
• Named one of the Top 100 Irish Business People in America