Background
Illgen, John Desmond was born on December 14, 1944 in Sydney, Australia. Arrived in the United States, 1945. Son of Lynn William and Patricia (Matthews) Illgen.
Illgen, John Desmond was born on December 14, 1944 in Sydney, Australia. Arrived in the United States, 1945. Son of Lynn William and Patricia (Matthews) Illgen.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Technology Denmark, 1966.
Principal staff engineer Computer Sciences Corporation, Falls Church, Virginia, 1967—1973. Project manager General Electric Tempo, Santa Barbara, California, 1973—1979. Director communications EFFECTS Technology Inc., 1979—1980.
Assistant vice president Kaman Tempo, 1980—1987. Vice president California Microwave Inc., 1987—1988. President, Chief Executive Officer Illgen Simulation Technologies, Inc., since 1988.
Chairman Fairfax County Outdoor Recreation Council, 1969—1972. Board directors Youth Soccer Santa Barbara, 1973—1974. Member of Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association, International Test and Evaluation Association (charter), Institute of Navigation, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Old Crows Association, Wild Goose Association (board directors since 1980, president since 1987), Channel City Club, Rotary Club 1979-1980.
Married Susanne Birgitte Nejstgaard, June 25, 1966. Children: Michele E., Anne N.