Richard Alan Foss Sr.

Background

Sr., Richard Alan Foss was born on January 31, 1954 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Willard Emmons Junior and Jean Elizabeth (Wines) F.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1976; M Engineering, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1980; Master of Arts in Public Administration, Syracuse (New York) U., 1994.

Career

Mechanic engineer, Navy Public Works Center, Norfolk, 1976-1980; aerospace technologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 1980-1982; head thermal analysis section system engineering division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 1982-1990; head system engineering office aerospace mechanic system division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 1995-1996; head test and development branch, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, since 1996. Consultant Norfolk City Public Schools Science and Technology Advanced Research Institute, 1988-1994.

Achievements

• Richard Alan Foss Senior has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers.

Connections

Married Cynthia Ann Powell, May 22, 1976. Children: Beth, Ricky, Will.

Father:

Willard Emmons F. Junior

Mother:

Jean Elizabeth (Wines) F.

Spouse:

Cynthia Ann Powell

child:

Will Sr.

child:

Ricky Sr.

child:

Beth Sr.