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Education
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (1959)
Florida Atlantic University - Masters Business Administration (1971)
Military Service
US Navy - commissioned officer in l959
US Navy - served aboard USS Ranger CVA-61 (1959-1962)
- Fresnel Lens Landing Systems, LOX systems, Engineering, Jet Engines, etc.
US Navy Reserve - 1962-1966 retired as Lt. USNR
Aerospace Work Experience
Pratt & Whitney (1962-1998)
JT11-D20 (J58) engine group (1962-197l)
Primary work on developing JP-7 fuel and PWA 524 lubricant and additives for each fluid (1962-1971)
Project Engineering Engine Test group, misc. component groups (bearings, seals, hydraulics, external plumbing, fuel systems, etc) 1962-1971)
Worked various code engine projects for YF-12A & SR-71
Resident fuels, lubricants - grey beard
consultant (1972-1998) . JP7, JP8, PWA 524, Type II oils, etc.
F100 engine - various assignments
Engine Flight Test Group for F-15 (l972-1985)
Engine Integration & Flight Test Group for F-16 (1974-1985)
F100 Engine Production & Co-Production Group (1977-1985)
F100 - International Business Program Manager (l985-1998)
. International engine programs for F15 (Israel, Japan) & F16 (Belgium,
Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Israel, Chile, Jordan, Greece)
Activities/Hobbies
Scouting -made Eagle Scout as teenager. Now occasional merit badge counselor.
Scuba diver - had Lobster business (primary diving in FL Keys) Golfer
Summer volunteer at Owl's Head Transportation Museum in Rockland, Maine
Early aircraft restoration, maintenance and ground handling at
air shows and demonstration events