Brian Gordon Richard Hughes

Background

Hughes, Brian Gordon Richard was born on July 15, 1954 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Alexander Graeme Thorsby Hughes and L. Denice (Richards) Schiff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1977. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1979.

Career

Satellite systems analyst, Corroon & Black, Washington, 1979-1980; vice president, Corroon & Black/Inspace, Washington, 1980-1981; executive vice president, Corroom & Black/Inspace, Washington, 1981-1982; senior vice president, United States Aviation Underwriters, New York City, Washington, 1982-1984; executive vice president, Tel-Optik Ltd. (name changed to PTAT Systems, Inc. 1987), Washington, 1984-1989; also board directors, Tel-Optik Ltd.

(name changed to PTAT Systems, Inc. 1987), Washington vice chairman, American Rocket Company, Camarillo, California, since 1990.

Achievements

• Brian Gordon Richard Hughes has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Planetary Society, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (corporation development committee, vice chair student affiliate).

Interests

• Computers, music.

Connections

Married Lissa Ann Martinez, March 29, 1980. Children: Richard Estevan Martinez, Neil.

Father:

Alexander Graeme Thorsby Hughes Schiff

Mother:

L. Denice (Richards) Schiff

Spouse:

Lissa Ann Martinez

child:

Richard Estevan Martinez Hughes

child:

Neil Hughes