On Tuesday, April 7, the Department of Aerospace Engineering inducted two alumni into their Hall of Distinguished of Alumni. The event included a student showcase featuring work from aerospace graduate students and Make to Innovate teams, and a cocktail hour and dinner in the Iowa State Alumni Center.
Chris Chadwick was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Maryville University. He is an associate fellow of The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chairman of the National Board for New Leaders based in New York City, and a Board of Trustees member for Maryville University in St. Louis. Chadwick received the 2012 Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering Award from the College of Engineering, Iowa State University, and the 2011 Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Most Distinguished American Award. The Boeing Company named Chris Chadwick executive vice president of Boeing and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) effective December 31, 2013. This $33 billion, 53,000-person business provides integrated solutions to meet the enduring needs of defense, government, space, intelligence and security customers in the United States and around the world.
A native of Lamont, Iowa, Phil Jasper holds a BS degree and master’s degree from Iowa State University and is a member of the university’s Engineering College Industrial Advisory Council. Since joining Rockwell Collins in 1992, he’s held various engineering and management positions including: technical director and programs manager of KC-135 programs, director of Air Mobility, Bombers & Special Missions programs and senior director of Air Force programs. He’s served as vice president and general manager of Mobility Rotary Wing Solutions overseeing programs such as the CH-47, UH-60M, CH-53E/K/G and the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). Prior to his current leadership role he served as vice president of Business & Strategy Development for the Government Systems business unit. Over his career, Phil has performed numerous studies on avionics and communications systems, the emerging global airspace access requirements and the applicability of those requirements to the U.S. Department of Defense and has been heavily involved in the development of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) capabilities. Phil was named Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in September 2012 and is responsible for the entirety of Rockwell Collins’ military business.