Dr. Stephen Scotti

Chief Engineer for Structures and Materials in the Research Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center 

Dr. Stephen Scotti is the Chief Engineer for Structures and Materials in the Research Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center.  Dr. Scotti provides strategic leadership and technical coordination of structures and materials research in support of the NASA missions in space operations, exploration and aeronautics.  Prior to his present position, he had served as a researcher, as manager of research and of engineering organizations, and as a program chief engineer.  Dr. Scotti made numerous contributions to the Constellation program, and he led several advanced design studies for the program  -  receiving a NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal for the Orion spacecraft Alternate Launch Abort System effort.  Dr. Scotti was also a contributor to the Columbia Accident Investigation in the area of thermal-structural failure modes, and he played a significant role in developing concepts for on-orbit repair of the Space Shuttle leading edge.  Dr. Scotti's research specialties include multidisciplinary design, thermal-structures, heat transfer and structural mechanics with application to supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, and to space access vehicles.  Prior to joining NASA Langley in 1986, he worked for PRC-Kentron, and for McDonnell Douglas Astronautics.  He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, and an MS in Environmental Modeling from the George Washington University.  He earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the George Washington University in 1995.

Dr. Larry Ilcewicz

FAA Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Composite Materials 

Dr. Larry Ilcewicz is the FAA Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Composite Materials.  He started work with the FAA in 1998.  Since joining the FAA, he supported many new small airplane, rotorcraft and transport aircraft certification programs.  He has also worked on accident investigations and service problems involving composites.  These experiences helped Larry develop an international plan for composite safety and certification initiatives to work with industry, academia and other government groups in pursuit of guidance, training and standardization.  Larry came to the FAA from Boeing, where he worked 17 years on various programs in the commercial transport aircraft division.  This included support to 737, 757, 767 and 777 aircraft in various stages of development, production and service.  Dr. Ilcewicz holds a dual Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering and Wood Physics from Oregon State University.  He has authored/co-authored more than 70 technical papers and is the Co-chairman for Composite Material Handbook 17 (CMH-17).

Mrs. Debra K. Tune

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics 

Debra K. Tune, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, Washington, D.C.  She acts for and assists in executing the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for matters in the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets for installations, energy, environment, safety and occupational health as well as weapon systems logistics support.
 
Mrs. Tune received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1989, and a Master of Public Administration degree in 1997 from Georgia College and State University. She began her civilian career at Robins Air Force Base, GA After completing a career development program in the Directorate of Distribution, Mrs. Tune served in various management positions throughout the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at branch, division and directorate levels. She also served as Deputy Director Logistics at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Prior to her current position, she was Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Logistics, Washington, D.C She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in August 2000.

Mr. Frank Flores

Vice President
Strike and Surveillance Systems Division (SSSD) Engineering, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems 

Frank Flores is vice president, SSSD Engineering, for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, a premier provider of manned and unmanned aircraft, space systems, missile systems and advanced technologies critical to our nation's security.

Flores is responsible for managing and deploying people, processes, tools and test resources in support of Aerospace Systems programs, along with development of design and support engineering process, tools, and procedures that maximize collaborative development across the enterprise.

Since joining Northrop Grumman in 1978 at the legacy TRW Company, Flores' career has spanned a wide range of roles from functional management to business development to program management positions. Most recently, he was sector vice president, Engineering and Programs at the former Integrated Systems sector. During his career, Flores has contributed to the successful development of satellite communication systems, avionics communications systems for advanced fighters, and terrestrial radio systems.

As one of the founders of the Radio Systems organization at Northrop Grumman, Flores was instrumental in establishing Northrop Grumman's software-defined radio technology as the baseline on the F/A-22, Comanche, and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programs.

Flores holds bachelor and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. His graduate work has focused in communications systems design. Flores is also a graduate of the University of California, San Diego Executive Program for Scientists and Engineers and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Flores is active in the promotion of STEM education. Flores was recognized for his contributions to the community and his profession in 2005 as the recipient of the HEENAC Pioneer Award and 2006 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Professional Achievement Award. In 2009 Flores was recognized by the Engineers' council as Engineer of the Year for his technical achievements to the aerospace industry.

Captain Richard S. Dann

Centennial of Naval Aviation, Director of History & Outreach 

Synopsis of Presentation: To commemorate 100 years of Naval Aviation, this presentation will honor a century of mission-ready men and women and recognize their unique aviation-related achievements. Starting with the first aircraft landing on a ship on January 18 1911, Naval Aviation has grown from a tactical afterthought and support capability to a primary instrument of our national security. From the Curtiss A-1 Triad, to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, from the USS Langley (CV 1), to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Naval Aviation has scored an impressive list of achievements in peace and war. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation underscores our commitment to sustaining a Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard that wins wars, protects the home front and enables peace.

In October 2009, CAPT Dann accepted Active Duty for Special Work orders and was assigned as the Executive Director of the Centennial of Naval Aviation at COMNAVAIRFOR.  Currently, CAPT Dann has shifted his focus to History and Outreach within the Centennial project.