Background
Yost, David John was born on October 19, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States. Son of John Marshall and Gladys Marie (Leggett) Yost.
Yost, David John was born on October 19, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States. Son of John Marshall and Gladys Marie (Leggett) Yost.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1966. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1966.
Associate engineer applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., 1966-1970; senior engineer applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., 1970-1973; section supervisor applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., 1973-1977; principal professional staff applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., since 1976; assistant group supervisor applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., 1977-1981; group supervisor applied physics laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland., since 1981.
With United States Navy, 1957-1961. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (secretary 1990, treasurer 1991), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers (guidance and control committee, chairman B missile and space system subcommittee 1987-1992, vice chairman 1992-1994, chairman since 1994).
Married Wilma Jean Fielding, March 6, 1960. Children: Shelly, Michael, Melinda.