Background

Grommesh, Donald Joseph was born on August 13, 1931 in Casselton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ralph H. and Eva N. (Rademacher) Grommesh.

Education

Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University.

Career

Aerodynamics engineer, Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas, 1953-1955; structures engineer, Learjet, Wichita, 1957-1962; chief engineer, Gates Learjet Corporation, Wichita, 1962-1971; vice president engineering, Gates Learjet Corporation, Wichita, 1971-1973; vice president research and engineering, Gates Learjet Corporation, Wichita, 1973-1986; vice president Research and Development and quality assurance, Gates Learjet Corporation, Wichita, 1986-1987; vice president, general manager product support, Learjet Corporation, Wichita, since 1987.

Achievements

• Donald Joseph Grommesh has been listed as a noteworthy Aviation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955-1957.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Joanne Margaret Herman, November 26, 1952. Children: Michael, Mark, Melinda, Belinda, Joseph, Kristine.

Father:

Ralph H. Grommesh

Mother:

Eva N. (Rademacher) Grommesh

Spouse:

Joanne Margaret Herman

child:

Kristine Grommesh

child:

Michael Grommesh

child:

Belinda Grommesh

child:

Joseph Grommesh

child:

Mark Grommesh

child:

Melinda Grommesh