Background
Yoshioka, Vernon Tadao was born on February 21, 1938 in Hayward, California, United States. Son of Giichi and June Noriko (Nishi) Yoshioka.
Yoshioka, Vernon Tadao was born on February 21, 1938 in Hayward, California, United States. Son of Giichi and June Noriko (Nishi) Yoshioka.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1960.
Aeronautical engineer Ryan Aeronautical Company, San Diego, 1960—1962. With dynamics General Dynamics Astronautics, 1962—1964. Dynamics engineer Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical San Diego, 1964—1968, technical specialist, since 1968.
Member San Diego Japanese American Citizens League, since 1960, board directors, 1970—1980, since 1982, vice president membership and services, 1980—1983. President San Diego chapter, 1973—1975, 1986—1987. Founding chairman Union of Pan Asian Communities, San Diego, 1973—1976.
Board directors Union Pan Asian Communities, 1973—1986. Member citizens advisory committee San Diego City College, since 1974. Board directors Kiku Gardens Inc., San Diego, 1979—1986.
Chairman San Diego Noise Abatement and Control Board, 1980—1984.
Member of United Church Christ, American Helicopter Society, Society Automotive Engineers.
Married Shinobu Kobayashi, September 18, 1965. Children: Charles O. Bender, Carol A. Sainz, Linda L. Bender-Fabiani, Christine M.