Lawrence John Ross

Background

Ross, Lawrence John was born on January 17, 1942 in New York City. Son of William Harvey and Marion Ross.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, 1963.

Career

Electrical engineer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1963-1978; director launch vehicles, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1978-1980; director space flight systems, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1980-1987; deputy director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1987-1990; director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1990-1993; director Wind Tunnel Program Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, since 1994.

Achievements

• Lawrence John Ross has been listed as a noteworthy Federal agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Cleveland National Air Show, 1990. Board directors Greater Cleveland Growth Association, 1991. Alumnus Leadership Cleveland, 1988.

Member National Space Club (Board of Governors 1990), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Smithsonian Associations (lifetime).

Interests

• Computers, reading.

Connections

Married Carol Marie Wood, October 30, 1965. Children: Catherine M., Sharon M., Patricia A., James L.

Father:

William Harvey Ross

Mother:

Marion Ross

Spouse:

Carol Marie Wood

child:

Sharon M. Ross

child:

Catherine M. Ross

child:

James L. Ross

child:

Patricia A. Ross