William Adam Fleming

Background

Fleming, William Adam was born on April 14, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Greta Jane (Wolf) Fleming.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1943.

Career

Engaged in jet engine and rocket research, Lewis Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, 1943-1960; technical assistant to space flight program director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, 1960-1961; director program review division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 1961-1970; deputy director office analysis and evaluation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 1970-1972; senior technical officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 1972-1974; senior program manager, Systems Cons. Inc., Washington, 1974-1976; independent engineering and management consultant, 1977-1979; member professional staff, Arthur D. Little Program Systems Management Company, Washington, 1979-1985.

Achievements

• William Adam Fleming has been listed as a noteworthy Aeronautical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer aircraft engine specialist National Air and Space Museum, Washington, since 1986. Association fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (past chairman Cleveland-Akron section). Member National Aeronautics and Space Administration Alumni League, Pi Tau Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha.

Connections

Married Evelyn Alice Lasch, October 20, 1945. Children– Jack William, Janice Lynne.

Father:

William Fleming

Mother:

Greta Jane (Wolf) Fleming

Spouse:

Evelyn Alice Lasch

child:

Janice Lynne Fleming

child:

Jack William Fleming