Kenneth Clarence Elchert

Background

Elchert, Kenneth Clarence was born on August 3, 1949 in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Son of Franklin Clarence and Marie Margaret Elchert.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics and Physics, St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana, 1971. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astro. Engineering, Ohio State University, 1973.

Career

Engineer, space shuttle separation Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1974—1981, lead engineer, space shuttle, 1981—1987, launch vehicle systems engineer, 1987—1997. Advanced launch vehicle engineer Boeing, Huntington Beach, 1997—2002, missile defense systems engineer Anaheim, since 2002.

Achievements

• Kenneth Clarence Elchert has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Troop scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Covina, California, 1988—1994. Coach American Youth Soccer, 1989—1991. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Knights of Columbus (officer, recorder, Glendora, California chapter 1983-1988).

Interests

• Model rocketry.

Connections

Married Celia Berumen, October 27, 1979. Children: John, Marissa, Amanda.

Father:

Franklin Clarence

Mother:

Marie Margaret Elchert

Spouse:

Celia Berumen

child:

Marissa Elchert

child:

Amanda Elchert

child:

John Elchert