Bachelor's in Mathematics and Physics, Willamette University; Master's in Civil Engineering, Columbia University. Formerly: President , Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power, part of Rockwell aerospace and defence businesses acquired by Boeing in 1996. With Boeing: President, Space Transportation; four years as President and Chief Executive Officer, Space and Communications; President and Chief Executive Officer, Integrated Defense Systems; since 2009, current position; Member, Executive Council; senior executive in Pacific Northwest. Chairman, Aerospace Industries Association. Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member, International Academy of Astronautics.