Richard Arthur Zapata

Background

Zapata, Richard Arthur was born on December 11, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Fernando Arturo and Irma Esther Zapata.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, 1981; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, 1982; Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine U., 1989.

Career

Structures engineer, Ling-Temco-Vought Aerospace Company, Dallas, 1983-1985; senior liaison engineer B-2 division, Northrop Corporation, Pico Rivera, California, 1986-1988; engineering specialist, Northrop Corporation, Pico Rivera, California, 1988-1990; manager design support, Northrop Corporation, Pico Rivera, California, since 1990.

Achievements

• Richard Arthur Zapata has been listed as a noteworthy Aerospace engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Texas Society Registered Professional Engineers, Toastmasters (executive vice president Irving, Texas chapter 1984-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: music, water sports.

Connections

Father:

Fernando Arturo Zapata

Mother:

Irma Esther Zapata