Background
Derr, Richard Edward was born on August 24, 1933 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Edward and Alfer (Robanke) Derr.
Derr, Richard Edward was born on August 24, 1933 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry Edward and Alfer (Robanke) Derr.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Cincinnati, 1956. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Southern California, 1959.
Engineer, department manager, Lear-Siegler Astronics, Santa Monica, California, 1968-1973; program manager IDAS, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1973-1975; director program management, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1975-1979; director manufacturing, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1977; vice president, general manager, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1979-1987; president, Satellite & Space Electronics division Rockwell International, California, since 1987.
Member Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, National Contract Management Association, Iowa Chamber of Commerce, Army Aviation Association (president), American Helicopter Society, American Defense Preparedness Association.
Married Doris Marie Congdon, June 29, 1956. Children: Jacquelyn, Sandra, Dennis.