Background
Stephens, Lawrence Wesley was born on November 1, 1949 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Arlie Lawrence and Delia Bess (Welborn) Stephens.
Stephens, Lawrence Wesley was born on November 1, 1949 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Arlie Lawrence and Delia Bess (Welborn) Stephens.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Texas, Arlington, 1972. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Texas, Arlington, 1979.
Various engring positions Flight Technologies Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Dallas, 1974-1983. Engineering project manager various weapon system programs Vought Systems, since 1983. Member industry advisory committee aerospace engineering department University Texas, Arlington, 1986 89, chairman, 1990, 98, associate director aviation education resource center, 1974-1978.
Judge regional science fairs aerospace awards.
Coach, umpire Little League Baseball, Arlington, 1973-1976. Advisor Junior Achievement, Dallas County, 1979-1981. Member Friends of Irving (Texas) Public Libraries, since 1988.
Board directors, president Park People of Irving, 1991-1994. Tournament commissioner Irving Soccer Association, 1990-1993, vice president, 1990-1992. Textbook selection committee Irving Indiana School District, 1998.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, chairman North Texas section public affairs committee 1976-1978, director technical activities 1978-1979, general chairman 7th annual technical symposium 1979, chairman education & student activities committee 1979-1980, director membership development 1980-1981, director section affairs 1981-1982, chairman section 1982-1983, national public policy committee 1980-1985, deputy director Southwest region public policy 1980-1985, professional member education committee 1983-1986, national student activities committee since 1984, national nominating committee 1985, 86, student journal. advisory board 1985-1992, deputy director honors and awards Southwest region 1985-1990, national honors and awards committee 1985-1992, deputy director education Southwest region, since 1990, Distinguished Service award 1991, chairman 40th Southwest region student paper competition 1992), Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau, Alpha Chi.
Married Nancy Emaly Morris, June 18, 1977. Children: Michael Wesley, Rachel Emaly.