Mark Johnson West

Background

West, Mark Johnson was born on April 26, 1954 in Bellingham, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Johnson Edwin and June (Cale) W.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Oregon State University, 1977.

Career

Design engineer, Lamb-Gregs Harbor Company, Hoquiam, Washington, 1977-1980; construction engineering, Wherehouser Corporation, Rockwell International, Washington, 1980-1981; vice president, chief Research and Development, Delta Wing Kites and Gliders, Van Nuys, California, 1981-1982; construction engineering, Mark West Cons., Woodland Hills, California, 1982-1983; chief engineer, Boss Film Studios, Marina Del Rey, California, 1983-1993. Proprietor Mark West Cons., Tehachapi, California, since 1982.

Achievements

• Mark Johnson West has been listed as a noteworthy Motion picture engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Society Manufacturing Engineers (senior member, Composites Group), United States Hang Gliding Association, Hang Glider Manufacturers Association (president since 1987).

Interests

• Avocations: hang gliding.

Connections

Married Carolyn Louise Gerber, October 24, 1982. Children: Benjamin Johnson, Bailey Marie.

Father:

Johnson Edwin West

Mother:

June (Cale) West

Spouse:

Carolyn Louise Gerber

child:

Bailey Marie West

child:

Benjamin Johnson West