Background
Gater, David Winfield was born on February 6, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy Winfield and Hazel Leona (Bays) Gater.
editor diversified aerospace company executive
Gater, David Winfield was born on February 6, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy Winfield and Hazel Leona (Bays) Gater.
Bachelor in Physics, Mathematics, Simpson College, 1959.
Technical writer Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1959-1961. Engineering writer Hughes Aircraft Company, Fullerton, California, 1961-1965, member technical staff, 1965-1968, managing editor, 1968-1980, head publications automation, 1980-1984, manager publications production, since 1984. Instructor technical writing Fullerton College, since 1980.
Chairman Republican Speakers Bureau, Orange County, California, 1968-1969. President California Republican Assembly, 1970-1971. Board directors Southern California district BEME, 1979-1981.
Served as sergeant United States Army, 1950-1954. Member American Management Association, Southern California Users Committee Automated Publications (founder, chairman since 1984), Mensa.
Married Eva Bertine Hollingsworth, June 1, 1958. Children: Elizabeth, Roy, Michael, Susan, Catherine.