DERBY, KS, February 19, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Terry A. Gattis Sr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Terry Gattis, an esteemed expert in systems engineering, has dedicated more than 50 years to his profession, culminating in a distinguished career at Boeing. From 1979 to 2013, he served as an engineer and manager at Boeing. His most notable achievement during this tenure was his position as the avionics systems engineering manager during development and manufacturing on the Air Force One Program and years of continuing support after delivery. In this capacity, he oversaw the intricate integration of cutting-edge technology and systems that ensure the safety and efficiency of these iconic aircraft. As a contract engineer with Boeing, he was also involved in design and development of several other aircraft including air refuel systems for Italy and Japan. He was involved in several proposals including air refueling for the USAF.

Prior to his time at Boeing, Mr. Gattis was a civil service engineer and manager with the U.S. Air Force High Speed Test Track near Alamogordo, New Mexico, from 1964 to 1979 rising from GS-5 to GS-13. During this period, he developed telemetry systems for rocket powered test sleds, wrote specifications and oversaw development and test of the Test Track digital countdown and timing system, developed a computer controlled quick-look velocity system with magnetic sensors, developed a computer-controlled ground station to receive, store and decode digital and analog telemetry data transmitted from the sleds by radio. He developed a system to receive optical sensor position data from the sleds, time digitize it and provide quick, accurate sled velocity and position reports. He was awarded the Superior Performance Award in 1966, and the Outstanding Performance Rating by the U.S. Air Force in 1974 and 1975. His biography is printed in the Dictionary of International Biography 1976. He is also listed in Who's Who in the West 14th edition 1974-75 and 16th edition 1978-79.

Mr. Gattis's educational background laid a strong foundation for his successful career. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from New Mexico State University in 1977. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Texas Tech University.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, throughout his career Mr. Gattis maintained DoD security clearances from Secret to Top Secret and a Yankee White background clearance. This was essential for his work on sensitive projects, such as Air Force One. He attributes his overall success to the solid foundation provided by his education and his genuine curiosity about his field. This enthusiasm has driven him to excel throughout his career.

Beyond his professional life, Mr. Gattis is actively involved in civic organizations as a member of the Rotary Club for almost 40 years and has been a licensed amateur radio operator for over 60 years. He holds an FCC Amateur Extra Class license and belongs to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and several local radio clubs.

In his personal life, he is retired, enjoys traveling and doing personal electronics/computer projects.

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