Background
Adams, Richard Edward was born on August 14, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Fred Curren and Carrie (Miller) Adams.
management consultant aerospace company executive
Adams, Richard Edward was born on August 14, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Fred Curren and Carrie (Miller) Adams.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1942. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Purdue University, 1977.
With General Dynamics, Inc., from 1951, vice president engineering Convair division San Diego, 1970—1971, vice president, general manager, 1971—1974, corporation vice president, 1974—1981, corporation executive vice president Aerospace Fort Worth, 1981—1987. Consultant in engineering, from 1987. Board directors Executive Service Corporation, Tarrant Company, Fort Worth.
Member advisory council McDonald Observatory University Texas, General Dynamics board, 1981—1987. Past member technical advisory board Southern Methodist University Foundation Science and Engineering. Board directors Tarrant County United Way, Fort Worth Arts Council, North Texas council Boy Scouts American, Texas Christian University Research Foundation, Young Men’s Christian Association Metropolitan Fort Worth, Carter Blood Center.
Member of National Academy of Engineering.
Married Grace Butler, November 17, 1945. Children: Richard Winfield, Elaine Butler Adams Hall, Anne Curren.