Jack Wyatt ’63

Jack was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. As a “lifer” at the Academy, he participated in the Eleventh Naval District Champion Drill Platoon and Masque & Wig drama club, served as Junior and Senior Class President, was on the Honor and Student Councils, played Varsity Football (Co-Captain senior year), received the Silver “A,” and was Cadet Battalion Commander. He earned the Alumni Golden “A” for outstanding service.

Jack graduated from UCLA in 1968 with degrees in Political Science, and later earned a Masters of Communication from USC while working at Southern California Edison. He served in the Navy Reserve from 1966 to 2001, achieving the rank of Captain and completing deployments including Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

In his civilian career, Jack worked at Southern California Edison for 28 years, retiring as Eastern Region Director in 1999. He was involved in various Inland Empire organizations and established Strategic Connections, Inc. in 2000, advising on public utility services.

Elected to the ANA Board of Trustees in 2006, Jack served as Chairman from 2008 to 2016. He and his wife Mary live in Temescal Valley and spend summers in Seeley Lake, MT.