Background
Coffman, Vance D. was born on April 3, 1944 in Kinross, Iowa, United States.
Coffman, Vance D. was born on April 3, 1944 in Kinross, Iowa, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 1967. Master of Science in Aeronautics/Astronautics, Stanford University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1974.
Doctor of Aerospace Engineering (honorary), Embry-Riddle University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pepperdine University George L. Graziadio School Business and Management.
Guidance and control system analyst Space Systems division Lockheed Martin, 1985—1987, division vice president, 1987—1988, general manager, 1988, president Space Systems division, 1988—1992, president, chief operating officer Space & Strategic Missiles sector, 1995, president, 1996—1997, 1999—2000, executive vice president, 1996, Chief Executive Officer and vice chairman board directors, 1997-1998, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1998—2004, chairman board directors, 2004—2005. Board directors Bristol-Myers Squibb, 3M, United Negro College Fund, John Deere. Chairman President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, Aerospace Industries Association.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Astronomical Society. Member National Academy of Engineering, American Defense Preparedness Association, National Security Industrial Association, Security Affairs Support Association.