Delbert W. Yocam

1988 Distinguished Alumnus

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Dianne G. Van Hook

Delbert W. Yocam

1971, M.B.A. Business Administration, CSULB
1971, B.A., Business Administration, CSU-Fullerton

Del is a well-known speaker and advisor on new technology and education; he serves on the Board of Directors of the Technology Center of Silicon Valley and is on a special advisory council to the U.S. Congressional Office of Technology Assessment.

He is also the former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Apple Computer, Inc., While at Apple he was responsible for product development, worldwide manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution as well as the success of advanced technology and information systems.

Prior to joining the progressive staff at Apple Computer in 1979, he held increasingly responsible positions with Automation, Inc., Control Data Corporation, and Ford Motor Company.

Del states: “My CSULB schooling gave me the basic building blocks on which I have based my career. The analytical tasks and perspectives on the world I gained during my CSULB experience have served me well throughout my career.”

From Alumni Awards 1988 program