Ken Kenji Munechika

Background

Munechika, Ken Kenji was born on June 18, 1935 in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, United States. Son of Masako (Yasutake) Kitamura.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Hawaii, 1958; Master of Science, University of Southern California, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1979.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1958; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1980; retired, United States Air Force, 1989; executive director, State of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1992-1993; director Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mountain View, California, 1994-1996; director Moffett Federal Airfield, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, California, since 1996.

Achievements

• Ken Kenji Munechika has been listed as a noteworthy Research center administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Association.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, jogging, fishing.

Connections

Married Grace Shizue Wakayama, June 10, 1958. Children: Curtis K., Stacy M., Kenny K.

Father:

Masako (Yasutake) Kitamura Munechika

Spouse:

Grace Shizue Wakayama

child:

Kenny K. Munechika

child:

Stacy M. Munechika

child:

Curtis K. Munechika