Background
Nysmith, Charles Robert was born on August 1, 1935 in Des Moines. Son of George and Margaret Ellen (Clevenger) S.
Nysmith, Charles Robert was born on August 1, 1935 in Des Moines. Son of George and Margaret Ellen (Clevenger) S.
Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1958. Master of Science, University Kansas, 1959. Student, Stanford University, 1965.
Graduate advanced management program, Harvard University, 1982.
Research scientist, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Moffett Field, California, 1959-1972; chief space shuttle office, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Moffett Field, California, 1972-1974; technical assistant to associate administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1974-1977; director administration and program support division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1977-1980; assistant associate administrator Office of Aero and Space Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1980-1984; associate administrator management, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1984-1986; director productivity, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1986-1988; director advanced programs, Electronic Data Systems, Government Systems Group, Herndon, Virginia, 1988-1989; president, Nysmith Associations Inc., since 1989; vice president, Technology Horizons, Inc., since 1990.
Board directors Nysmith School for Gifted. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (member management committee 1984-1987). Clubs: Saratoga Country (California) (board directors 1972-1973).
Married Carole Sue Rawlings, August 17, 1957. Children: Kenneth Robert, Curtis Charles.