Background
Newton, Richard Howard was born on October 12, 1932 in Milwaukee. Son of Howard Leslie and Evelyn Jennie (Shove) Newton.
Newton, Richard Howard was born on October 12, 1932 in Milwaukee. Son of Howard Leslie and Evelyn Jennie (Shove) Newton.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1954. Attended AEA Executive Institute, Stanford University, 1979. Master of Business Administration, Claremont (California) Graduate School, 1984.
Engineer, Robbins & Myers, Inc., Springfield, Ohio., 1954; project engineer Avionics division, Aerojet, Azusa, California, 1956-1963; manager measurements department Astronics division, Aerojet, Azusa, 1963-1967; assistant to manager Microelectronics division, Aerojet, Azusa, 1967-1968; special projects manager Astronics division, Aerojet, Azusa, 1968-1979; manager Electro Systems, Aerojet, Azusa, 1979-1982; manager central programs Electro Systems, Aerojet, Azusa, 1982-1988; manager special operations Electronics division, Aerojet, Azusa, since 1988. Board directors Citrus College Foundation, Glendora, California, Recording for Blind, Inc., Pomona, California.
Chairman, board directors Parks and Recreation Commission, Claremont, 1970-1972, Planning Commission, 1972-1975. Mayor City of Clarement, 1978-1980. City councilman, 1989-1990.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, Air Force Association, National Space Club, Masonic Lodge.
Married Martha Jane Dinsmore, September 11, 1954 (deceased September 1964). Married Dorothea Elaine Gregloit, February 19, 1966. Children: Scott, Gayle Jensen, Jeffrey, Mark.