Background
McLaughlin, John Forbes was born on July 7, 1937 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Park Victor and Claris Elizabeth (Stewart) McLaughlin.
McLaughlin, John Forbes was born on July 7, 1937 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Park Victor and Claris Elizabeth (Stewart) McLaughlin.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Washington, 1960. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Washington, 1961.
Associate engineer Boeing, Seattle, 1960. Research assistant University Washington, 1960—1961. Engineer Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1961—1964, senior engineer, 1964—1969.
Program manager BR Communications, Sunnyvale, 1969—1978, vice president, since 1978.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (vice president San Francisco Bay area chapter 1976-1979, national board directors since 1978).
Married Charlene Janette Luse, May 4, 1957. Children: Debra, Mark.