Background
Benden, William Joseph was born on February 14, 1933 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Paul Edward and Ruth Cecilia (Doyle) Benden.
Benden, William Joseph was born on February 14, 1933 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Paul Edward and Ruth Cecilia (Doyle) Benden.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Charlottesville, Virginia, 1960. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Maryland, 1964. Doctor of Science, George Washington University, 1972.
Manager Antisubmarine Warfare Department, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1960-1965. Staff engineer Apollo Program, Washington, 1965-1972. Supervisor Advanced Communications, Holmdel, New Jersey, 1972-1980.
Program manager Telstar 3 Satellites, Los Angeles, 1980-1983, Holmdel, 1983-1989, Telstar 4 Satellites, Princeton, since 1989.
With United States Navy, 1952-1956, Korea. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), National Rifle Association.
Married Mary Therese Cioppa, February 2, 1963. Children: Christopher, Matthew, Michelle.