Background
Chen, William Shao-Chang was born on November 11, 1939 in Shanghai, China. Son of H. M. and Priscilla (Chang) Church. came to the United States, 1944.
Chen, William Shao-Chang was born on November 11, 1939 in Shanghai, China. Son of H. M. and Priscilla (Chang) Church. came to the United States, 1944.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mathematics University Michigan, 1960. Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University Michigan, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University, 1970.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1961; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1989; various command and staff assignments, 1961-1982; chief munitions division, Office Research, Development and Acquisition, Department Army, Washington, 1981-1982; project manager, CHAPARRAL Project Office, United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 1982-1984; project manager, Division Air Defense Gun Project Office, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, 1984-1986; deputy director weapons systems, deputy chief of staff, Office Research, Development and Acquisition, Washington, 1986-1987; director program management oversight, assistant director systems management, Office Assistant Secretary Army for Research, Development and Acquisition, Washington, 1987-1989; commanding general, United States Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, 1989-1992; progressive Executive officer, Army Global Protection against Limited Strikes, Arlington, Virginia, 1992-1993; division vice president, Nichols Research Corporation, Vienna, Virginia, 1993-1994; vice president, program manager, Crusader Field Artillery System, Minneapolis, 1994-1995; vice president army programs, United Defense Ltd. Ptnrship, Minneapolis, 1995-1996; vice president engineering and product development, United Defense Ltd. Ptnrship, Minneapolis, since 1997.
Member Association United States Army.
Married Sandra Choy, December 29, 1976. Children: William K., Stephen W.