Kathlene Contres

Kathlene Contres
Born (1955-07-13) July 13, 1955 (age 69)
Spangler, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1981–2010
Rank Captain
CommandsDefense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
AwardsMeritorious Service Medal with two gold stars
Navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars
Meritorious Unit Commendation with one gold star

Kathlene Contres (born July 13, 1955), is a former United States Navy captain who was the ranking female Hispanic American line officer on active duty. She was the Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), the first Latina woman and the thirteenth Commandant to lead the institute since it was established in 1971.[1][2] Contres retired from the United States Navy on June 4, 2010, after 30 years of service.[3] Contres also completed two terms as the president of the Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO).

  1. ^ Hispanic Link Weekly Report, p.105 Hispanic Link News Service Incorporated, 2005
  2. ^ Navy Bio
  3. ^ Mr. Bryan Ripple, DEOMI Public Affairs Officer, at Patrick Air Force Base