Speaker – Mr. Tom Henricks
Mr. Henricks is the president of Aviation Week. Previously, he was vice president of Government Business Development at Bell Helicopter with Textron Inc.; V-22 deputy director, an exchange assignment with joint venture partner, Boeing Inc.; and director of program management with Textron Information Services. Prior to joining Textron, Henricks worked with The Timken Company. He also served as vice commander, Pacific Air Forces, and as the U.S. Central Command Director of Operations. Renuart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in production and industrial management, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. and a Master of Arts degree in psychology, Troy State University, Troy, Ala.
Henricks, a NASA astronaut from 1985 to 1997, flew four space shuttle missions serving as commander and pilot.
Henricks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University.