Walter J. La Fleur

Background

Fleur, Walter J. La was born on July 22, 1933 in Carrizozo, New Mexico, United States. Son of Walter J. and Mariam Evelyn (Grumbles) La Fleur.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, New Mexico State University, 1955. Master of Science in Electronic Engineering, New Mexico State University, 1960.

Career

Associate physicist Physical Science Laboratory, New Mexico State University, University Park, 1956-1960; director Bermuda Station, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, 1961-1967; chief tracking and data systems branch, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland., 1967-1970; associate chief support division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland., 1971; chief operations division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland., 1972-1978; deputy director networks, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland., 1980-1984; assistant associate administrator, technical, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office Tracking and Data Acquisition, Washington, 1979; deputy director for technical operations, Voice of America, Washington, 1984-1988; director engineering, Voice of America and Worldnet, Washington, 1989-1993; now retired. Chairman of the Board Marconi Comm., Inc., Reston, Virginia, 1994-1996.

Achievements

• Walter J. Louisiana Fleur has been listed as a noteworthy engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Radio Club American. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life), National Association Radio and television Engineers (senior ), American Radio Relay League.

Interests

• Avocations: amateur radio, auto racing, hiking, 4-wheeling, photography.

Connections

Married Vera Jean Scott Shupe, December 20, 1953 (divorced March 1970). Children: Walter IV, Ian. Married Mary Lee Johenning, May 6, 1972 (deceased December 1994).

Married Rebecca Mary Renfro, December 6, 1996.