Background
Drenz, Charles Francis was born on August 12, 1930 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank and Rose Marie (Cummings) DiRienzo.
Drenz, Charles Francis was born on August 12, 1930 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank and Rose Marie (Cummings) DiRienzo.
Bachelor of Science, Gannon University, 1953. Graduate, Air War College. Master of Science, Florida Institute of Technology, 1973.
Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1980. Graduate, Command and General Staff College. Graduate, Air War College.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Gannon University, 1999.
Commissioned officer, United States Army
advanced through grades to major general, United States Army
project manager Cobra Attack helicopter, United States Army, 1974-1977;
commander, Corpus Christi (Texas) Army Depot, 1977-1979;
program manager, UH-60 Black Hawk, United States Army Development and Readiness Command, St. Louis, 1979-1980;
commander, Defense Contract Administration Services, New York City, 1980-1981;
deputy director, Headquarters Defense Logistics Agency, Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 1981-1983;
program manager, Advanced Attack Helicopter, St. Louis, 1983-1986;
commanding general, United States Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland., 1986-1988;
retired, 1988;
defense management consultant, president, FDEI Corporation, since 1988. Chairman OTI Inc., since 1990. Consultant, since 1989.
Member science board United States Army.
Member Association United States Army, American Aviation Association American (president 1991-1993), American Helicopter Society, National Contract Management Association, International Test and Evaluation Association, Retired Officers Association, The Military Coalition.
Married Lillian P. Martin, January 14, 1961. Children: Susan Frances, Michael Stuart, Sandra Jeanne.