title: James Lisanby
text: # James Lisanby
  
  James W. Lisanby (1928-2012) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
  
  ## Background
  
  Born in Caldwell County, Kentucky, Lisanby graduated the United States Naval Academy and earned graduate degrees from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School.
  
  ## Career
  
  His final post was Deputy Commander for Acquisition and Logistics in the Naval Sea Systems Command.
  
  ## Family
  
  Lisanby was married for 61 years to Gladys Kemp Lisanby and had two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Lisanby and Dr. Sarah Lisanby.
  
  His brother was designer Charles Alvin Lisanby who had a seven decade career in the arts and entertainment industry, marked by 16 Emmy Award nominations and three wins.
  
  ## Legacy
  
  The James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum at James Madison University is named in honor of Admiral Lisanby and his wife.
  
  