Background
Vinson, John William was born on February 3, 1955 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of William Glenn and Virginia Grace (Marsh) Vinson.
Vinson, John William was born on February 3, 1955 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of William Glenn and Virginia Grace (Marsh) Vinson.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University Illinois, 1977. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Cincinnati, 1982.
Engineer, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, 1977-1984; manager combustor design, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1984-1986; manager augmentor design, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1986-1987; manager NASP propulsion module design, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, 1987-1988; manager demonstrator engine cycle design, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, 1988-1989; member technical staff hypersonic and combined cycle, Rocketdyne division Rockwell International, Canoga Park, California, 1989-1996; manager Venture Star X-33/RLV Propulsion, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Palmdale, California, since 1996.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Management Association.
Married Connie Sue Messer, January 24, 1987. Children: Richard Glenn, Kyla Marie.