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The People Behind The ATF3

The ATF3 didn't just happen... it is the result of millions of man hours, poured into it by dedicated professionals over a span of more than three decades. One of the few people who was present on the program for the majority of those three decades, John Evans, has compiled a list of Garrett people who have worked on the program at one time or another. Thanks also to Rick Burkmier and Mark McSorley

Although John's memory is excellent, we apologize if we inadvertently missed any individuals. If you contributed to the program and are not on the list, please e-mail me so I can add you to the list.

Except for one, the list does not contain people within the U.S. Coast Guard or at Dassault who contributed to the development of the engine. I would like to add you also, so please e-mail me with your story.

We're also trying to compile a short bio of each person on the list with a photo. The ones for which I have a bio will have a hyperlink on the name. Click on it to read the person's bio. If you'd like to submit a bio, check the bio page to see what information we're gathering and e-mail it to me with a face shot of yourself.


NAME POSITION Initial Location Tenure Current Location
1 Abbott, Tom Repair & Overhaul QA ENG. Phx Phx
2 Adams, Homer Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1969-1970 Left Company, Florida?
3 Adams, Wayne Laboratory Tech, Test Site A 1969-1971 Left Company, Lockheed Palmdale
4 Aldous, Harold Engineer, Project, Design Phoenix Retired Phoenix AZ?
5 Amos, Stacy Shipping & Receiving Site B
6 Andrade, Izodoro (Izzy) Mechanic, Repair & Overhaul Phoenix Phoenix
7 Antoko, Dennis Laboratory Tech, Balance Site B & Phx 197?-2000 Deceased, Hawaii
8 Antonio, Jamie Assistant Foreman, Test Leadperson 2nd Shift Site B
9 Ashby, Ron C. Engineer, Field Liaison, Manager Phoenix Phoenix
10 Augustine, Charlie Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1967-197? Retired, Virginia
11 Austin, Dale Supervisor, Inspection Site B
12 Ayers, G Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Site B
13 Baca, Bob Laboratory, Machine Shop Site B 1968-???
14 Baksis, B. Laboratory, Machine Shop Site B
15 Ball, Bill Tech Writer, Manuals & Bulletins Phoenix Phoenix
16 Barbour, Jim Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 197?-198? Left Company, GE Ontario
17 Barrett, Rippey Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Phx
18 Beck, Ed Laboratory,  Instrumentation/Recording Site B Left Company
19 Begue, Bill Engineer, Field Service Phoenix
20 Benjamin, Joe Laboratory Tech, Inspection Site B
21 Billings. M. Quality Assurance Site B
22 Blair, Linda D. Anministrator, Contract Compliance ?? Phoenix Phoenix
23 Bodnar, Don Engineer, Project, Fuel Controls Phoenix 1975-198? Deceased, AZ
24 Bogner, Robert Engineer, ATF3 Project, APE Phoenix 1975-198? Retired, Scottsdale AZ
25 Borzini, D. Laboratory Tech, Balance Site B
26 Bosworth, Fred Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 1969-198? Retired, CA, Deceased
27 Bow, Rudolph N. Jr. (Rudy) Chief Test Pilot, Garrett Phoenix Phoenix Retired
28 Bowden, Bob Engine Technician Phx San-Tan ????-???? Retired, Phoenix
29 Bras-Jorge, Muriel FAA-DER Phoenix 199?-199? Phoenix AZ?
30 Bravo, Sheinor Laboratory Tech, ? Site B
31 Brenner, Kevin Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Left Company
32 Brickel, Bob Laboratory Tech, ? Site B
33 Briggs, Harold (Duke) Laboratory Supervisor, Assembly 2nd Shift Site B 1967-198? Retired, Jupiter FL
34 Brinkman, Skip Engineer, Overhaul, Fuel Controls Phoenix 797?-199? Retired, FL?
35 Brooks, Clayton Laboratory Tech, Balance Site B 1968-198? Left Company, Orlando FL
36 Burkmier, Richard (Rick) Overhaul & Repair Tech/Analyst, Assembly Phoenix 198?-Present Phoenix
37 Bush, Robert (Bob) Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 198?-199? Left Company?
38 Butzow, Dane Engineer, Performance Phoenix ????-Present Phoenix
39 Buys, Alex Laboratory Tech, Assembly/Test Site B 197?-198?
40 Buys, Eric Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 197?-198? Retired
41 Cangemi, Louis Engineer, Project, Metallurgist Site B 1968-198? Retired
42 Carlson, John Laboratory Engineer Phoenix ????-Present Phoenix
43 Carrol, Paul Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1977-198? Deceased, CA
44 Carson, Robert D. (Bob) Inspector, Garrett Flight Line Phoenix 198?-199? Retired
45 Causer, Brian Mechanic, Repair & Overhaul Phoenix Phoenix
46 Chambers, Jim Engineer, Project APE Phoenix Phoenix
47 Christe, Mike Engineer, Project, APE Site B 1968-198? Torrance CA?
48 Chunningham, V. C. Repair & Overhaul QA ENG. Phx Phx
49 Coleman, Louis Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1977-1995
50 Colley, Monty Engineer, Field Service Phoenix 197?-199? Retired, Dallas TX?
51 Collins, George Laboratory Supervisor, Inspection Site B 1970-198? Retired
52 Conrad, Bruce Group Supervisor Site B 1968-19?? Retired, CA
53 Cook, Steve Engineer, Field Service Phoenix Wisconsin?
54 Cooley, Terry Overhaul & Repair T/D Phx Phx
55 Coons, Eric Engineer, Project, Performance Site B Phoenix AZ?
56 Coons, Scott Engineer, Project, Performance Site B Phoenix AZ?
57 Cousten, Norm Overhaul & Repair Mechanic / Team Leader Phx 197?-199? Retired
58 Cox, Paul Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B
59 Crane, Robert (Bob) Laboratory,  Instrumentation/Recording Site B Left Company
60 Criminale, Charles (Buddy) USCG Chief, Engineer, Garrett Field Support USCG Opalaka 1982-199? Phoenix
61 Crowe, Allan Quality Assurance/Assembly Tech Site B 197?-19??
62 Crowe, Steve T Test Pilot, Garrett Phoenix Phoenix Retired?, Phoenix
63 Cummings, Earl Manager, ATF3 Program Phoenix 198?199? Retired
64 Cusack, James Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation Site B 1968-???? Retired, CA?
65 Dakin, Robin Engineer, Test Site B 1968-1980? Left Company, Phoenix?
66 Davis, Rob Overhaul & Repair Mechanic / INSP. Phx Phx
67 Deacons, John Engineer, Project, OEM Support, Dassault Phoenix Retired?
68 Decker, Joy Secretary, Engineering Site B & Phx 197?-198? Retired, Tempe AZ?
69 Deeney, John Engineer, Project, Combustion Phoenix Phoenix
70 DeGarmo, Fred Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 1968-1995?
71 Dickens, Omari Repair & Overhaul Engineer Phx Phx
72 Dittemore, David Engineer, ATF3 Project Phoenix Left Company, Retired?
73 Dodge, Paul R. Engineer, ATF3 Project Phoenix Retired
74 Donlan, James P Manager, ATF3 Program Phoenix Phoenix??
75 Dorsey, Bob Material Coordinator Phx Phx
76 Doyle, Terry A&P Mechanic, Garrett Flight Line LAX & Phx Phoenix
77 Drake, Harry Overhaul & Repair Inspection Phx Retired
78 Dugan, Tom Program Manager, ATF3 Phoenix Retired, Wilhoit AZ
79 Dupont, Tony Original Manager, ATF3 Design Concept Site A 1966-1969 Left Company
80 Duran, Emma Engineering Secretary Site B 198?-199?
81 Dziak, Robert N. Recording/Computer Room Tech Site B & Phx Retired, Phoenix
82 Elam, John Engineering Supervisor, Field Support Phoenix Retired, Glendale CA
83 Elliot, F. Laboratory Tech, Test Site B
84 Estoko, Joe Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 197?-1995 Retired, Simi-Valley CA
85 Evans, David Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Site B & Phx 198?-199? Deceased, Phoenix AZ
86 Evans, John C. Engineer, Project, Field Liaison Site B & Phx 1968-2001 Retired, Tempe AZ
87 Evans, John C. Jr. Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 198?-199? Left Company, Parker Hannifin CA
88 Fabela, R. Material Coordinator Site B
89 Fairfax, Paul Laboratory Tech, Assembly, Supervisor Site B 1968-1988 Retired, Santa Ana CA
90 Farhid, Nassar Repair & Overhaul Engineer Phx
91 Finstadt, Randy Laboratory Engineering Aid Site B New Mexico
92 Fisher, Art Engineer, Project Site B 197?-198? Retired, Southern Oregon
93 Flemming, Anita Secretary, Laboratory Site B
94 Flores, Fred Laboratory, Machine Shop Site B 1968-199? Retired, CA
95 Francis, Dave Engineer, Project, Test Site B 197?-199? Left Company
96 Fraser, Isiah Laboratory Tech, Test Site B
97 Fredette, Mary Administrator, Maintenance Service Plan Phoenix Phoenix
98 Fuller, A. W. (Fred) Manager, Engineering APE Phoenix 198?-Present Phoenix
99 Fuller, Dan Program Manager Phx Phx
100 Funk, Ed Laboratory Tech, Machine Shop Site B
101 Gallagher, Bill Engineer, Design Site B 1968-199? Site A, Torrance, CA?
102 Gaspar, George Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 1977-198? Taiwan, IDF (1042) Engine Support
103 Gauger, Avery Development Assy Tech, Assembly Phoenix 1975-???? Retired
104 Gebhart, George Repair & Overhaul, Mechanic Phoenix 197?199? Phoenix R&O
105 Gilliland, Dave Repair & Overhaul, Mechanic &Analyst Phoenix 197?-Present? Phoenix
106 Gleich, Jerry C. Test Pilot, Garrett Phoenix Phoenix Retired
107 Gloumb, Bobby Engine Technician Phoenix ????-???? Left Company
108 Godfrey, Paul Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation Site B 1970-198? Left Company, CA
109 Godsen, Roger Laboratory Tech, Test Site A 1966-197? Retired
110 Goodman, Bob Overhaul & Repair Inspection Phx Phx
111 Green, Jesse Engineer, Tool Design Site B 1969-198? Left Company, Real Estate CA
112 Grimm, Steve Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Phx
113 Grunenwald, Dick Engineer, Tool Design, Manager Site B 1968-???? Retired
114 Guitering, Herman Quality Assurance/Laboratory Tech Site B
115 Gulden, Jesse Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Phx
116 Gustafson, Bob Engineer, Tool Design Site B 1969-197? Retired, Costa Mesa CA
117 Guyton, E. Material Coordinator Site B
118 Hahn, James (Jim) Engineer, Project Site B & Phx 197?-198? Phoenix
119 Hall, Charlie Engineer, Field Service Phoenix Retired?
120 Hamilton, Nevelle Engineer, Design Site B 1968-198? Retired, Seal Beach CA
121 Hansen, Greg Engineer, Project, Field Liaison Phoenix 197?-199? Left Company, KY
122 Hansen, Tom Director on Maintenance, Associates Bancorp Dallas TX (Love Field) 198?-199? Retired
123 Haring, Chad Chief Test Pilot Garrett, Phoenix Phoenix ????-Present Phoenix
124 Harms, Paul Chief Pilot, Chicago N.W. Railroad Midway, Il 197?-????
125 Harris, Jesse Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation Site B
126 Harrison, Coyle Laboratory Engineering Aid Site B
127 Hathaway, Jeff Laboratory Foreman, Swing Shift Site B & Phx 197?-198? Phoenix
128 Hause, Allan ATF3 Program Director Phx 1998-Present Phx
129 Haymore, Howard Engineer, Project, Master Boat Builder Site B 197?-197? Left Company
130 Haynes, Joan Human Resources Site B
131 Haynes, Will Overhaul & Repair T/D Phx Retired
132 Hegeman, William Leadman, Test Site B 197?-199?
133 Henderson, Tracy Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Deceased
134 Hernandez, Jim Overhaul & Repair Inspection Phx Phx
135 Hertz, John Turbofan Test Supervisor, 1st Shift Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
136 Hertzler, Gary F. Engineer, Project Phoenix Retired, Mesa
137 Hill, Clyde Jr. Laboratory Foreman, Day Shift Site B 1968-1995
138 Hinds, J. Laborotory Tech, Assembly Site B
139 Hoak, Eric Mechanic, LAX Hangar Facility LAX CA ????-Present LAX CA
140 Hoeland, Steve Engineer, Project, Fuel Controls Phoenix 1970-???? Phoenix
141 Holder, Ron Project Manager, Engineering Phoenix 197?-199? Phoenix
142 Honda, Minoru? Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B Retired?
143 Hubbard, James (Jim) Crew Chief/Contracts Administrator LAX CA 1986-1998 Phoenix
144 Hubbard, Kathy Material Coordinator LAX CA Phoenix
145 Huber, John T. Engineer, Project, APE Site B 1968-198? Retired, Medical, CA
146 Huddleston, Mark Mechanic Springfield, Il
147 Hunter, Jim Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B
148 Hyden, Ralph Laboratory Tech Site B 1969-1970? Left Company, Florida?
149 Ilano, R. Laboratory Tech,  Balance Site B
150 Jachino, Joe Mechanic Springfield, Il
151 Jackson, Ken Laboratory Supervisor, Assembly Site B 1967-197? Left Company, KY
152 James, Mike Engineer, Project, Fuel Controls Phoenix Phoenix
153 Jamison, Terry Engineer, Test Site A & B 1969-197? Went to Automotive
154 Jenkins, Tom Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation Site A Deceased
155 Johnson, Dave Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Phx & Site B
156 Jordan, Kevin Chief Pilot, L.D. Brinkman Kerville, TX 1975-????
157 Kaloustian, N. Laboratory Tech, Machine Shop Site B
158 Kelly, Cecil Digital Data Technician Phoenix ????-???? Retired, Phoenix
159 Kessler, Bill Sheet Metal Development Shop Phoenix ????-???? Deceased
160 Kim, Choong Laboratory Tech, Test Cell Site B
161 Kimes, Robert (Bob) Laboratory Manager / Engineer Site B 1966-198? Retired, Murrieta CA
162 King, Melvin (Mel) Manager, Flight Operations AlliedSignal Phoenix-Teterboro Phoenix
163 Kinney, Robert (Bob) Chief Pilot, Associates Bancorp (Love Field) Dallas TX (Love) 198?199? Dallas TX
164 Kinney, Tim Director of Maintenance, Southwest Bell San Antonio TX 198?199?
165 Kintz, Jim Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Phx Springfield, Il
166 Krause John CPO-U. S. Coast Guard/Garrett USCG Rep. Opalaka, FL 198?-199? Retired
167 Kuehn, Tom Quality Assurance/Laboratory Tech Site B Retired?
168 LaBonte, Bill Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1968-1996? Retired, Deceased
169 Laird, C Laboratory Tech, ? Site B
170 LaMantia, John Overhaul & Repair Analyst Phx Left Company
171 Lammon, Kurt Engineer, Project, Design (Silver Bullet) Phoenix 1987-1991 Left Company, GA
172 Lamparella, Pam Material Coordinator Phx Left Company
173 Lang ,Tom Publisher/Pilot/Owner, Journal Publishing Company Albuquerque, NM 198?-Present? Albuquerque, NM
174 Lara, P. Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Site  B
175 Larch, Cliff Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B & Phx 197?-Present Phoenix, Gilbert AZ
176 Larson, Arlen FAA DER, Project Phoenix Retired , Phx AZ
177 Lauterback, Rick Laboratory, Machinist Site B Left Company, CA
178 Lawendowski, Paul Computer Room Tech/Engineer Site B 1970-????
179 Lawrence, Robert (Bob) Engineer, Project APE Site B 197?-199? Retired, Booth Bay Harbor Maine & E-City NC
180 Leger, Dave Overhaul & Repair Inspection Phx Phx
181 Leon, Ruben Engineer, Project, APE Phoenix Phoenix
182 Leonard, Pete Laboratory Engineer Phoenix ????-Present Phoenix
183 Lewis, Dale Manufacturing, Tool Design Phoenix 197?-197? Retired,  Phoenix  AZ?
184 Littlewood, Adrian (Cheese) Laboratory Supervisor Site B 198?19?? Deceased
185 Livermore, Clark Laboratory Engineer Phoenix ????-???? Retired,  Phoenix
186 Lloyd, D. Laboratory Tech, Test Site B
187 Logan, Don Overhaul & Repair Mechanic/Analyst Phx PHX
188 Lopez, Manuel Leadperson, Assembly Site B 197?-present Phoenix
189 Lohl, Bud U.S. Coast Guard, ATF3 Liaison Phoenix Back to USCG
190 Lutz, R. Laboratory Tech. Assembly Site B
191 M???, Mike Development Mechanic, Phoenix Phoenix Deceased
192 Madsen, Mike Engineer, Project, Performance Site B Tempe AZ?
193 Malo, F. Laboratory Tech, Test Site B
194 Maltby, Elwin Laboratory Tech, Test, Site A Site A 1970-197? Retired, Huntington Beach CA
195 Mann, Grant Instructor ATF3 & TFE731, Tech Training Phoenix 198?-199? RIF'D, Location?
196 Marincovich, Mike Laboratory, Instrumentation Tech Site B 197?-1995 Torrance, CA?
197 Marquez, Salvadore (Sal) Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 197?-199?
198 May, Bob Repair & Overhaul, Engineer, Manager Phoenix 1984-1986 Retired, Deceased
199 McCann, Jerry L. Engineer, Project Phoenix Torrance CA?
200 McDowell, Hugh Laboratory Engineer Phoenix ????-Present Phoenix
201 McGinty, Ed Overhaul & Repair T/D Phx Left Company
202 McGookin, John Laboratory Tech, Balance Site B & Phx 197?-199? Phoenix, Lab Supervisor
203 McGowan, Mike Quality Assurance Supervisor Site B
204 McIntire, Gary Program Manager, ATF3 Phoenix 1984-199? Retired, AZ?
205 McKenzie, Jon Material Coordinator Phx Left Company
206 McSorley, Mark (Animal) Overhaul & Repair Mechanic/Analyst Phoenix Phoenix
207 Mealer, Jim Overhaul & Repair Mechanic Site B & Phx Phx
208 Meeks, Jim Sheet Metal Development Shop Phoenix ????-???? Left Company
209 Mena, Jesse Laboratory Supervisor, Balance / Spin Pit Site B 1968-1996? Retired, CA.
210 Meshew, Gary Engine Technician Phx  San-Tan ????-Present Phx  San-Tan
211 Michaels, Greg Overhaul & Repair Mechanic/Insp Phx Left Company
212 Mickle, Ed Laboratory Engineer Phoenix ????-???? Left Company
213 Miller, Darrel Laboratory Foreman, Grave Shift Site B 1970-199? Retired?
214 Miner, Frank Overhaul & Repair Inspection Phx Left Company
215 Miranda, T. Laboratory Tech, Staging/Destaging Crew Site B
216 Mitchell, Billy Laboratory, Instrumentation Tech Site B
217 Mitchell, Brooks W. Engineer, Performance Phoenix 1968-197? Phoenix
218 Mitchell, L Laborotory Tech, Test Site B
219 Mizyuk, Alex Engineer, Project, Test Site B Left Company, Europe/Russia?
220 Moeller, Uffe Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation Site B Retired?
221 Montiel, M. Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Site B
222 Moose, Dale Mechanic Springfield, Il
223 Morgan, Donald (Don) Department Administrator Site B 1967-199? Retired, Orange CA?
224 Morgan, John Overhaul & Repair T/D Phx Phx
225 Moring, William C. (Bill) FAA Engineer, Approved ATF3 Airworthiness - Type Certificate FAA LAX Phx, Manager, AlliedSignal FAA DER
226 Moro, Mike J. Data Acquisition, Garrett Flight Test Phoenix Phoenix
227 Morro, Bud Mechanic, Garrett Flight Line Phoenix Phoenix
228 Mosley, Luthor (Catfish) Laboratory Supervisor, Test 3rd Shift Site B 1968-198? Retired
229 Moulinet, Al Engine Tech San-Tan Phx San-Tan ????-Present Phx San-Tan
230 Neal, Terry Laboratory Tech, Test Site B & Phx 197?-Present SanTan, Phoenix
231 Newton Shelby Laboratory Tech, Test Site B 197?-198?
232 Nguyen, C. Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B
233 Nichols, Don Engineer, Instrumentation Site A 1968-???? Retired?
234 Nichols, Rick Laboratory Tech, Test Cell Site B
235 Nielson, Stan U. S. Coast Guard FSE Opalaka, FL
236 Niessink, James  A. (Jim) Engineer, Project, Performance Site B Tempe AZ?
237 Nix, Eric Laboratory Tech, Computer Room Site B Left Company, Dallas TX
238 Norton, Ivan Instructor ATF3 & TPE331, Tech Training Phoenix Retired, Phoenix
239 Nunnley, C. D. Engine Technician Phx San-Tan ????-???? Retired
240 O'Grady, Timothy (Tim) Overhaul & Repair Mechanic/Analyst Phoenix 198?-199? Phoenix
241 Oester, Bill Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B 1968-1970? Left Company, WA
242 Ogami, Dennis Laboratory Tech, Balance Site B 197?-1995 Left Company?
243 Olive, Robert L. Facility Manager, Site B Site B 197?-???? Retired, Phoenix AZ?
244 Orcino, E. Laboratory Tech, Instrumentation/Recording Site B
245 Ott, Don Planner, R&O Material Phoenix 198?-Present Phoenix
246 Painter, Jim Engineer, Project, Combustion, Field Liaison Phoenix 198?-Present Phoenix
247 Palmer, Gary Mechanic, Garrett Flight Line Phoenix 198?-199? Retired Phoenix
248 Palyash, Jerry Engineer, Field Service ATF3 & Tacit Blue Phoenix
249 Para, Lou Laboratory Tech, Assembly Site B Left Company, CA
250 Parker, Milt Program Manager, ATF3 & GTCP-990