Background
Norman,, Lewis Sheppard was born on May 9, 1923 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lewis Sheppard and Bertha Frances (Zaleska) Norman.
air force officer telesystems executive
Norman,, Lewis Sheppard was born on May 9, 1923 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lewis Sheppard and Bertha Frances (Zaleska) Norman.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1944. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1950.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1944. Advanced through grades to brigadier general United States Air Force, 1971. Commander missile research and development, 1957-1959.
Military space project engineer, 1959-1962. Manned space flight research and development, 1962-1969. Commander Worldwide Spacecraft Tracking and Control Network, 1969-1971.
Director advanced planning and current projects Defense Communications Agency, 1971-1974. Director plans and programs Communications Satellite Corporation, 1974-1978, general manager communications products division, since 1978. Executive vice president, general manager Comsat General Telesystems, Inc., 1979-1981.
President Library Science Norman Company, since 1987. President Security Consultant Services, Fairfax, Virginia, since 1981.
Chairman board trustees Bullis School, since 1987. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), American Radio Relay League, National Rifle Association, Sigma Xi. Clubs: Army Navy Country.
Married Joan Jay Asensio, November 28, 1952. Children: Joan Jay, Kerry Lynn, Christine West.