Paul Francis Rost

Background

Rost, Paul Francis was born on October 27, 1940 in New York City. Son of James Francis and Dorothy Helen (Weiss) Rost.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1962. Master of Science in Systems Management, University Southern California, 1985.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1962, advanced through grades to colonel, 1984, retired, 1987. Commander 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, 1979-1981. Assistant director operations 388 Tactical Fighter Wing, 1981-1982.

Chief fighter trainer branch, system safety and engineering division Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, Norton Air Force Base, California, 1982-1985. Chief report and analysis division Headquarters Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, 1985-1987. Manager system safety engineering Northrop Aircraft, Howthorne, since 1987.

Achievements

• Paul Francis Rost has been listed as a noteworthy air force officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Automotive Engineers ( safety standards advisory committee), Daedalians.

Interests

• Computers, radio controlled model aircraft, sports.

Connections

Married Janet Louise Bell, June 18, 1962 (divorced June 1976). Children: John K., Suzanne L. Married Vickie Lou Westenskow, April 22, 1978.

Children: Shawn W. Salazar, Sara Ann Salazar.

Father:

James Francis Rost

Mother:

Dorothy Helen (Weiss) Rost

Spouse:

Vickie Lou Westenskow

Spouse:

Janet Louise Bell

child:

Shawn W. Salazar Rost

child:

Sara Ann Salazar Rost

child:

Suzanne L. Rost

child:

John K. Rost