A native of Philadelphia, PA, Samuel Jay Korson grew up in both Philadelphia and nearby Bucks County, PA. After graduating high school in June 1967, he attended Bucks County Community College (Associate in Marketing) 1969, Penn State University (Bachelor of Arts in Business) 1971, the U. S. Naval War College, 1994, and Mary Washington College with a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, 2002. He enjoys reading American history (Civil War and World War II, in particular), and Jewish studies. He is a veteran with 23 years, active and reserve, with the U. S. Coast Guard.
