John Kendrick Buckner

Background

Buckner, John Kendrick was born on June 13, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Roland Kendrick and Lucille (Cave) Buckner.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics, DePauw University, 1958; Master of Science in Aero-Engineering, Stanford University, 1960.

Career

Aerodynamics senior engineer, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1960-1969; supervisor aerodyns., General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1969-1975; aircraft project engineer, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1975-1977; manager flight controls, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1977-1980; director advanced programs, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1980-1989; vice president special programs, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1989-1995; consultant technical and strategic aerospace management, Fort Worth, since 1996. Committee member National Research Council/Naval Studies Board, Washington, 1990, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, 1992-1996. Member aerospace research and technical subcommittee aeronautics advising committee National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1988-1993.

Achievements

• John Kendrick Buckner has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Heart Association, Fort Worth, since 1990, chairman, 1995-1997. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (chairman aircraft design technical committee 1990-1992, public policy committee since 1988).

Connections

Married Nancy Ann Smith, June 13, 1974. Children: James Kendrick, Bari Kay, Kendrick Annual.

Father:

Roland Kendrick Buckner

Mother:

Lucille (Cave) Buckner

Spouse:

Nancy Ann Smith

child:

James Kendrick Buckner

child:

Kendrick Annual Buckner

child:

Bari Kay Buckner