Background
Ryker, Norman J. was born on December 25, 1926 in Tacoma. Son of Norman Jenkins and Adelia Gustine (Macomber) Ryker.
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Norman J. Ryker
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Norman J. Ryker, American manufacturing company executive. Recipient certified of appreciation National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1969, merit award, 1979, Distinguished Public Svc. medal, 1981, Silver Knight award National Management Association, 1979,Technology Management award California Society Professional Engineers, 1979.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of California-Berkeley, 1949; Master of Science, University of California-Berkeley, 1951; postgraduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1973.
Career
Assistant chief engineer space division, Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1962-1968; vice president research engineering and testing, Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1968-1970; vice president research and engineering graphic systems group, Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1970-1974; vice president, general manager Webb division, Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1974; vice president, general manager transportation and equipment division, Rockwell International, Downey, California, 1974-1976; president Rocketdyne division, Rockwell International, Canoga Park, California, 1976-1983; senior vice president aerospace and industrial group, Pneumo Corporation, Boston, 1983-1984; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Pneumo Corporation, Boston, 1984-1985; president, Chief Executive Officer, Pneumo Corporation subsidiary IC Industries, 1985-1986; president, Chief Executive Officer, Pneumo Abex Corporation, 1986-1988; vice chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Cross & Trecker Corporation, 1989-1991. Lecturer in field.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1944-1946. Fellow Institute Advancement Engineering, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American AstronauticalSoc., National Management Association, Institution Production Engineers (elected companion).
Connections
Married Kathleen MarieCrawford, June 20, 1947 (divorced 1983). Children: Jeanne Ryker Flores, Christina, Vickie Ryker Risley, Norman Jenkins, Kathy. Married Judith Kay Schneider, December 18, 1983.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient certified of appreciation National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1969, merit award, 1979, Distinguished Public Svc. medal, 1981, Silver Knight award National Management Association, 1979,Technology Management award California Society Professional Engineers, 1979.Recipient certified of appreciation National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1969, merit award, 1979, Distinguished Public Svc. medal, 1981, Silver Knight award National Management Association, 1979,Technology Management award California Society Professional Engineers, 1979.