Thomas Lynch (admiral)
Thomas C. Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1942 Lima, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | c.1964–1995 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, others below |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (4), Meritorious Service Medal |
Thomas Charles Lynch (born April 7, 1942) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from June 15, 1991 to August 1, 1994.
Early life
Born in Lima, Ohio, the son of Rodney and Marie Lynch, he is a 1964 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[1]
He was a three time football letter winner and captained the 1963 Navy team. He also boxed as a midshipman. [2]
Career
Lynch also held the command of the Eisenhower Battle Group during the course of Operation Desert Shield, and later served as the Navy’s chief of legislative affairs.
He retired in 1995, in the position of Director of the Navy Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
He is currently affiliated with Newday Veteran Mortgage Services (Newday USA).
Lynch has remained active in the private sector through his work with NewDay USA, a mortgage lending company that focuses on services for military veterans. He has served as chairman of the board and has appeared as a spokesperson for the company in outreach and informational campaigns related to VA home loans. In addition to those roles, he is co-chairman of the NewDay USA Foundation, which supports educational and scholarship programs for children of servicemembers and veterans.
NewDay USA
NewDay USA is a financial services company that provides mortgage lending products primarily for military veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families. The company specializes in loans backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including VA home purchase loans and refinancing options. Its operations include borrower support, underwriting and loan servicing functions centered on VA-eligible customers.
The company also leads educational and outreach initiatives designed to increase awareness of veteran-focused mortgage benefits. NewDay USA operates the NewDay USA Foundation, which funds scholarships and academic programs for children of servicemembers and veterans. The foundation partners with a range of educational institutions to expand access to financial assistance for students connected to the military community.
Personal life
Lynch was married to Kathleen Quinn and has three children. His wife died on May 18, 2010.[3]
He married to Sandy Brock in 2023.
His younger brother, Jim, played in the National Football League.[4]
References
- ^ "USNA Foundation Board of Directors - www.usna.com". www.usna.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 16, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Kathleen Quinn Lynch Obituary (2010) Main Line Media News". Legacy.com.
- ^ "15 Mar 1967, 41 - The Kansas City Star at". Newspapers.com. March 15, 1967. Retrieved July 22, 2022.