EW #7574 has over twenty five years of experience in the research, design and development of gas turbine and helicopter technology. He was also instrumental in the development of complex computer-controlled structural test simulation and safety systems for automotive and other applications for major automobile industry clients. He has extensive product marketing and engineering management experience for both domestic and international markets in automotive and aircraft applications.





 Automotive Test Simulation Systems & Design Verification
 Axial & Centrifugal Compressor Systems for Gas Turbines
 Aircraft Crash Investigation
 Life Management of Structural Components
 Gas Turbine Engines, Turbine Blade & Combustion Technology
 Helicopter Engine & Propulsion Technology
 Project Management
 Design Engineering & Materials Technology

Year College or University Degree

1972 Northeastern University BSME- College of Engineering – 1972
MSME – Graduate School of Engineering - 1974
1975 - 2001 Graduate Management Education & Management of Technology 84 Post Graduate Credit Hours in Management Studies

1975-2000 Northeastern University Graduate School of Business Admin.
1999 The George Washington University School of Business & Public Management
1982-1993 General Electric Co. - Crotonville, NY Management Development Institute- Executive Management Development Program
2001 Rolls-Royce Corp. , London, UK Management Development Institute – Business Manager Program,
1998 Testa Hurwitz & Associates, Boston Patent Protection for Innovations
1999 Price Waterhouse Coopers, Boston Project Management Seminar for Realtime Systems

From: July, 2000
To: March, 2003
Organization: Rolls-Royce North America
Title: Vice President & Director of Engineering – Helicopters & Research & Technology Strategy
Summary: Led the Engineering Organization of the Rolls-Royce Helicopters Customer Facing Business Unit during development of the US Army T800 engine program for the RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter. Coordinated all helicopter engine & research programs for Rolls-Royce North America and joint programs in the UK. His responsibilities included:
 Engineering programs for helicopters propulsion for all Rolls- Royce Aero Engines.
 Provide interface between helicopter airframe manufacturers and US and foreign government agencies and Rolls-Royce Operations in the US and the UK.
 Direct all research programs for Rolls-Royce Aero Engines in North America.
 Chair the Executive Safety Board for Rolls-Royce Helicopters
 Member of the Executive Safety Board for all RR North America Aircraft Engines

From: 1998
To: 2000
Organization: Instron-Schenck Testing Systems Corporation
Title: Director of Engineering-North America
Summary: Responsible for, engineering design, Safety Assessment, Project Management & new business development for complex computer controlled structural test simulation systems for automotive, aircraft and medical applications. projects included large-scale systems for:
 Ford Motor Company
 Chrysler Corporation
 BMW
 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
 Bombardier
 NASA
 General Motors






From: 1996
To: 1998
Organization: Carr Separations, Inc.
Title: Vice President & Chief Technical Officer – Engineering
Summary: Responsible for engineering, design and R&D of high-technology computer
controlled titanium centrifuge products for medical research and pharmaceutical applications. Achievements include:

 Tripled sales over a two-year period through expert problem solving of technical issues with centrifuge operations and implementing DTC/engineering analysis systems.



From: Jan. 1996
To: July, 1996
Organization: GE Corporate Research & Development Center
Title: Manager – Advanced Gas Turbine Technology
Summary: Responsible for executing contract with the US Department of Energy for
Advanced Turbine Systems. Duties and accomplishments include:

 Managed research scientists and engineers
 Conducted analysis and test of new GE gas turbine technologies.
 Successfully managed $10 million US Dept. of Energy sponsored Advanced Turbine Systems Program at the GE Corporate Research & Development Center to develop new gas turbine technologies.


From: Jan. 1991
To: July 1996
Organization: GE Power Systems
Title: Manager & Chief Engineer – New Machine Compressor and Structure Design
Summary: As Manager/Chief Engineer of GE Power Systems Compressor & Structures Design, led the on-time design and development of four new large gas turbine compressors to support GE Power Systems sales. Sustained 100% win rate over two years for technical proposals resulting in $20 million in new business funding for GE Power Systems. Working with a proposal team, developed winning strategy for GE Advanced Turbine Systems contract with US Dept. of Energy leading to a $50M contract award. Responsibilities included:
 Responsibility for design and full-scale development of compressors and structures for all new power generation gas turbine products.
 Management of 30-40 engineers and managers in the design and analysis of static and rotating components. Provided coordination with international partners for design programs. Manager - Advanced Technology External Programs
 Responsibilities for GE externally funded R&D programs for improvements in Power Generation products. Managed US and international research agencies in Europe & Japan.
 Development of proposals & strategies for new business. Managed technology programs for GE Power Systems including conceptual design and competitive assessment.

From: Jan. 1972
To: Jan. 1991
Organization: General Electric Co. Aircraft Engines
Title: Manager – Turbine, Combustor and Compressor Development
Summary: Responsible for the design and development of advanced aircraft engine and vehicular engine programs including the US Navy/USAF A12 Life Management programs, Turbine and Combustor Designs, and Axial & Centrifugal Compressor Programs for the propulsion systems of the A12 Advanced Tactical Aircraft, JVX and the LV100/M1 Battle Tank. Directed teams of technical specialists from program inception to completion. Conducted life improvement programs & Safety Assessments for all GE T58/T64/T700/CT7 Helicopter engines. Designed components and managed projects for turbine rotors & airfoils development for the F17/ FI8 Aircraft J101/F404 propulsion systems. Other responsibilities included management of engineers & Advanced Technology Plans and Proposals for DOD contracts. Accomplishments included:
 Awards at GE Aircraft Engines including the William Badger Award in Materials and Processes
 The Donald Warner & Ed Woll Award for Outstanding Aircraft Engines Achievements.
 Membership in GE’s Turbo-machinery and Performance Design Boards.
 Awarded 3 US Patents in Aircraft Engine Design.




Expert Engagement:
Type of Matter: Anti-Trust Testimony GE / Honeywell Merger, Washington DC, January, 2002
Law Firm: Rolls-Royce Representatives New York Firms
Case Name: GE / Honeywell Anti Trust issues in Helicopter Engines
Services Provided: Expert Testimony to the DOD and Anti-trust Government Agency on RR and GE helicopter Issues in opposition to pending GE-Honeywell merger.
Disposition: GE was Denied permission for the merger with Honeywell.


Expert Engagement:
Type of Matter: Rolls-Royce North America Safety Issues
Law Firm: Various
Case Name: Proprietary
Services Provided: Chaired the Safety Board for Helicopters and was a member of the Executive Safety Board for all Rolls-Royce North America Aircraft Engines. Oversaw and reviewed all Flight Safety issues and the Technical actions for their resolution.
Disposition: Numerous actions as recommended by the Board.
Expert Engagement
Type of Matter: Technical Review of Sioux City, Iowa, DC-10 crash and subsequent GE CF-6 Engine Fan Failure Investigation.
Law Firm: General Electric Outside Counsel
Case Name: Proprietary
Services Provided: Technical review of company position regarding fan failure as part of Turbomachinery Design Board Periodic Safety Reviews.
Disposition: The failure was explained and the case was settled.

 Member, Board of Trustees, Ohio Aerospace Institute
 Member, American Helicopter Society Propulsion Committee
 Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
 Member, NASA/NASTAC Rotorcraft Sub-committee
 US/DOD Secret Clearance
 Awards at GE Aircraft Engines including:
o The William Badger Award in Materials and Processes
o The Donald Warner Award for Outstanding Aircraft Engines Achievements.
o The Ed Woll Award for Outstanding Aircraft Engines Achievements
o Membership in GE’s Turbo-machinery and Performance Design Boards.







Awarded 3 US Patents in Aircraft Engine Design.


Patent Date Description
5,261,789 1993 Tip Cooled Blade
4,936,749 1990 Blade-to-Blade Vibration Damper
4,585,395 1986 Gas Turbine Engine Blade











Publications

American Helicopter Society International Forum-June, 2002
Montreal Canada

“ Growth Plan for the Rolls-Royce AE1107 Engine”


Dept. of Energy- Advanced Turbine Systems Annual Review
Morgantown, West Virginia June,1994

“ GE Advanced Turbine Systems Technologies for Low-Nox Emissions”

Many Others Internal to GE, Rolls-Royce and the US Government and not available for public disclosure