Background
Rickards, Michael Anthony was born on August 6, 1930 in Manila. Son of Anthony Francis and Carmen (Velasco) Rickards. came to the United States, 1949.
Rickards, Michael Anthony was born on August 6, 1930 in Manila. Son of Anthony Francis and Carmen (Velasco) Rickards. came to the United States, 1949.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953; Master of Science, University of Southern California, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1976.
Aerodynamicist, Weber Aircraft, Burbank, California, 1955-1963; chief scientist, Weber Aircraft, Burbank, California, 1963-1971; systems engineering manager, Litton Industries, Los Angeles, California, 1971-1973; manager seals development, Rohr Marine, San Diego, 1973-1981; private practice, San Diego, 1981-1985; section manager aeroscis., E-Systems, Greenville, Texas, 1985-1990; manager technical support, Weber Aircraft, Gainesville, Texas, 1990-1992; private practice aerospace consultant, Rockwall, Texas, since 1992. Part-time instructor physics and mathematics Eastfield Community College, since 1994.
Married Georgette Equerme, May 17, 1957 (divorced 1981). Children: Gregory, Mark, (twins), Ronald, Paul. Married Natalie Marie Pistorio, January 9, 1984.
1 stepchild, Kathy.