Darwin Lee Johnson

Background

Johnson, Darwin Lee was born on January 17, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Lloyd Eric and Marie Anna (Kresin) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1966. Master of Public Administration, Golden Gate University, 1979.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1966, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1982. Retired, 1986; served in Strategic Missile Wing McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, 1966-1971, Strategic Air Command headquarters, Nebraska, 1971-1975, missile launch operations support Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 1975-1980, Martin Marietta, Denver, 1980-1981. Stationed at Air Force test and evaluation center Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1981-1986.

Retired, 1986; director engineering Orion International Technologies, Albuquerque, since 1986.

Achievements

• Darwin Lee Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy systems engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Test and Evaluation Association (founder, senior. Treasurer, vice president since 1983), American Legion, United States Space Foundation.

Interests

• Classic car restoration, golf.

Connections

Married Rita M. Forster, May 13, 1967. Children: Robert D., Lisa M., Christina L.

Father:

Lloyd Eric Johnson

Mother:

Marie Anna (Kresin) Johnson

Spouse:

Rita M. Forster

child:

Lisa M. Johnson

child:

Christina L. Johnson

child:

Robert D. Johnson