Karen Ryan Chovan

Background

Chovan, Karen Ryan was born on November 26, 1959 in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Robert Charles and Helen Eloise (Hankins) Ryan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Alabama, 1984; postgraduate, U. Alabama, since 1984.

Career

Systems engineer, Science Applications International Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama, 1984-1987; project engineer, General Electric Company, Huntsville, 1987-1988; aerospace systems engineer, Science Applications International Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama, 1988-1990; senior research engineer, Lockheed Missile and Space Company, Huntsville, since 1990.

Achievements

• Karen Ryan Chovan has been listed as a noteworthy Aerospace engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Angels for Children, Huntsville, since 1987. Member National Society Professional Engineers, American Association of University Women, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Defense PreparednessAssn., Society Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, U. Alabama Alumni Association (sponsor), Pi Tau Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, water skiing, reading, golf.

Connections

Married William JefferyChovan, November 19, 1977. 1 child, Shaun Ryan.

Father:

Robert Charles Ryan

Mother:

Helen Eloise (Hankins) Ryan

Spouse:

William JefferyChovan

child:

Shaun Ryan Chovan