Background
Hicks, Donovan Blake was born on November 19, 1937 in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. Son of Elzy Marvin and Vivian Vera (Blakeman) Hicks.
Hicks, Donovan Blake was born on November 19, 1937 in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. Son of Elzy Marvin and Vivian Vera (Blakeman) Hicks.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Colorado State University, 1960.
With Ball Corporation, Boulder, Colorado, 1961-1980, Broomfield, since 1980, director science and application aerospace division, 1972-1977, president aerospace division, 1977-1980, group vice president technical products group, 1980-1987, group vice president aerospace systems group, since 1988. Director Radio Physics Inc., Boulder. Appointed member Colorado Advanced Technology Institute, 1986, commission chairman, since 1988.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1961. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Defense Preparedness Association (president Colorado-Wyoming chapter 1982-1983, board directors since 1982, national board directors since 1984), American Electronics Association (chairman Colorado council 1980-1981, 83-84, national board directors 1983-1985), National Space Club (governor 1977-1980) Lodges: Kiwanis.
Married Sally Sue Warren, August 30, 1958. Children: Warren Earl, Whitney Anne.