Tuesday
17 August 2010 Luncheon Speaker: Zach Lemnios, Director of
Defense Research and Engineering. This position is considered by many to
be the #4 person in the Pentagon. He works under Ashton Carter, Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He
is soon to inherit the Airborne Laser program. The Honorable Zachary J.
Lemnios was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 19, 2009, and sworn in
as Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) on July 2, 2009. The DDR&E
is the principal staff advisor for research and engineering matters to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD (AT&L)) and
the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. In this capacity, Mr. Lemnios
serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Department of Defense
charged with the development and oversight of DoD technology strategy in concert
with the Department’s current and future requirements. The goal of DDR&E is to
extend the capabilities of current war fighting systems, develop breakthrough
capabilities, hedge against an uncertain future through a set of scientific and
engineering options and counter strategic surprise. In cooperation with the
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology (DUSD (A&T)),
DDR&E also provides advice and assistance in developing policies for rapid
technology transition. Mr. Lemnios is a Principal member, Committee on
Technology of the National Science and Technology Council; Advisor, Defense
Acquisition Board; Chairman, Radiation Hardened Oversight Council (RHOC);
Chairman, Defense Science and Technology Advisory Group (DSTAG); Chairman, Armed
Services Biomedical Research Evaluation and Management Committee; Chairman, DoD
Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Board (CFREB); and Chairman, DoD
Biometrics Executive Committee. Before assuming this position, Mr. Lemnios was
the Chief Technology Officer of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, responsible for
coordinating technology strategy across the organization and for establishing
and growing external strategic relationships to support current and future
Laboratory missions. He also served as Assistant Division Head of the MIT
Lincoln Laboratory Solid State Division, as a member of the Laboratory's Senior
Management Council and as the Co-Chair of the Laboratory's New Technology
Initiative (NTI) Board. Between 2002 and 2005, while at the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Mr. Lemnios was Director of the
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), and previous to that, the Deputy Director
of the Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO). In these positions, he
oversaw the development of future research thrusts, analyzed and evaluated
program proposals and engagements with commercial, academic organizations and
represented DARPA on various national committees. Mr. Lemnios held various
positions within industry at Hughes Aircraft Company, Westinghouse Electric
Corporation and Ford Microelectronics, Inc. that led to the development and
demonstration of advanced microelectronic components. He has served on numerous
DoD, industry and academic committees. Mr. Lemnios received his BSEE from
the University of Michigan and his MSEE from Washington University in St.
Louis. He has authored over 40 papers, holds 4 patents in advanced GaAs device
and MMIC technology and is a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Wednesday
18 August 2010 Luncheon Speaker: Mr. Gary Payton, Deputy
Undersecretary of the Air Force for Space Programs. Mr. Gary E. Payton is the
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs, Washington, D.C. He
provides guidance, direction and oversight for the formulation, review and
execution of military space programs. This includes oversight of all space and
space-related acquisition plans, strategies and assessments for research,
development, test, evaluation and space-related industrial base issues.
Mr. Payton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in astronautical engineering
from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his Master of Science degree in aeronautical
and astronautical engineering from Purdue University. As an Air Force officer,
he served as a pilot, instructor pilot, spacecraft operations director and space
technology manager. In 1985, he flew as a payload specialist on board the Space
Shuttle Discovery in the first military flight of the space shuttle program. He
retired from the Air Force in the rank of colonel after more than 23 years of
service, with his last duty in the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization.
While there, he was responsible for directing the development of sensor and
interceptor technologies for detecting, tracking, discriminating targets, and
intercepting ballistic missiles in all phases of flight. He was instrumental in
the initiation and management of the Midcourse Sensor Experiment, the
Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile, Delta-183, Talon Shield, Clementine and
the DC-X launch vehicle technology project. Mr. Payton has also served as
NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Transportation Technology where
he initiated, planned and led the Reusable Launch Vehicle technology
demonstration program, which included the X-33, X-34, X-37 and DC-XA flight test
projects. His responsibilities included program formulation, budget preparation
and program advocacy with Congress, the White House, the Department of Defense
and the media. For two years he was the Senior Vice President of Engineering and
Operations for ORBIMAGE, a leading global provider of Earth imagery products and
services. Prior to his current position, Mr. Payton served as the Deputy for
Advanced Systems in the Missile Defense Agency. There he led the MDA technology
program to enhance ballistic missile defense sensor, weapon and battle
management capabilities. EDUCATION
1971 Distinguished graduate, Bachelor of Science degree in astronautical
engineering, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1972 Master of Science degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering,
Purdue University, Ind. CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1972 - 1976, U.S. Air Force pilot and instructor pilot, Craig AFB, Ala.
1976 - 1980, Spacecraft Launch Director, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
1980 - 1984, U.S. Air Force pilot and engineer, Spacecraft System Program
Office, Los Angeles AFS, Calif.
1985 - 1986, payload specialist, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51C), Houston,
Texas
1986 - 1990, Assistant Deputy for Technology and executive officer to the
Director, Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, Washington, D.C.
1990 - 1991, student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1992 - 1994, Deputy for Technology, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization,
Washington, D.C.
1995 - 2000, Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Launch Technology,
Headquarters NASA, Washington, D.C
2000 - 2002, Senior Vice President for Engineering and Operations, ORBIMAGE,
Dulles, Va.
10. 2002 - 2005, Deputy for Advanced Systems, Missile Defense Agency,
Washington, D.C.
11. 2005 - present, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs,
Washington, D.C. AWARDS AND HONORS
Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
1989 Purdue Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award
1997 NASA Creative Management Award
1999 Purdue Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award2004 Meritorious Executive
Presidential Rank Award
Tuesday
17 August 2010 Luncheon Speaker: Zach Lemnios, Director of
Defense Research and Engineering. This position is considered by many to
be the #4 person in the Pentagon. He works under Ashton Carter, Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He
is soon to inherit the Airborne Laser program. The Honorable Zachary J.
Lemnios was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 19, 2009, and sworn in
as Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) on July 2, 2009. The DDR&E
is the principal staff advisor for research and engineering matters to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD (AT&L)) and
the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. In this capacity, Mr. Lemnios
serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Department of Defense
charged with the development and oversight of DoD technology strategy in concert
with the Department’s current and future requirements. The goal of DDR&E is to
extend the capabilities of current war fighting systems, develop breakthrough
capabilities, hedge against an uncertain future through a set of scientific and
engineering options and counter strategic surprise. In cooperation with the
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology (DUSD (A&T)),
DDR&E also provides advice and assistance in developing policies for rapid
technology transition. Mr. Lemnios is a Principal member, Committee on
Technology of the National Science and Technology Council; Advisor, Defense
Acquisition Board; Chairman, Radiation Hardened Oversight Council (RHOC);
Chairman, Defense Science and Technology Advisory Group (DSTAG); Chairman, Armed
Services Biomedical Research Evaluation and Management Committee; Chairman, DoD
Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Board (CFREB); and Chairman, DoD
Biometrics Executive Committee. Before assuming this position, Mr. Lemnios was
the Chief Technology Officer of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, responsible for
coordinating technology strategy across the organization and for establishing
and growing external strategic relationships to support current and future
Laboratory missions. He also served as Assistant Division Head of the MIT
Lincoln Laboratory Solid State Division, as a member of the Laboratory's Senior
Management Council and as the Co-Chair of the Laboratory's New Technology
Initiative (NTI) Board. Between 2002 and 2005, while at the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Mr. Lemnios was Director of the
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), and previous to that, the Deputy Director
of the Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO). In these positions, he
oversaw the development of future research thrusts, analyzed and evaluated
program proposals and engagements with commercial, academic organizations and
represented DARPA on various national committees. Mr. Lemnios held various
positions within industry at Hughes Aircraft Company, Westinghouse Electric
Corporation and Ford Microelectronics, Inc. that led to the development and
demonstration of advanced microelectronic components. He has served on numerous
DoD, industry and academic committees. Mr. Lemnios received his BSEE from
the University of Michigan and his MSEE from Washington University in St.
Louis. He has authored over 40 papers, holds 4 patents in advanced GaAs device
and MMIC technology and is a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Wednesday
18 August 2010 Luncheon Speaker: Mr. Gary Payton, Deputy
Undersecretary of the Air Force for Space Programs. Mr. Gary E. Payton is the
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs, Washington, D.C. He
provides guidance, direction and oversight for the formulation, review and
execution of military space programs. This includes oversight of all space and
space-related acquisition plans, strategies and assessments for research,
development, test, evaluation and space-related industrial base issues.
Mr. Payton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in astronautical engineering
from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his Master of Science degree in aeronautical
and astronautical engineering from Purdue University. As an Air Force officer,
he served as a pilot, instructor pilot, spacecraft operations director and space
technology manager. In 1985, he flew as a payload specialist on board the Space
Shuttle Discovery in the first military flight of the space shuttle program. He
retired from the Air Force in the rank of colonel after more than 23 years of
service, with his last duty in the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization.
While there, he was responsible for directing the development of sensor and
interceptor technologies for detecting, tracking, discriminating targets, and
intercepting ballistic missiles in all phases of flight. He was instrumental in
the initiation and management of the Midcourse Sensor Experiment, the
Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile, Delta-183, Talon Shield, Clementine and
the DC-X launch vehicle technology project. Mr. Payton has also served as
NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Transportation Technology where
he initiated, planned and led the Reusable Launch Vehicle technology
demonstration program, which included the X-33, X-34, X-37 and DC-XA flight test
projects. His responsibilities included program formulation, budget preparation
and program advocacy with Congress, the White House, the Department of Defense
and the media. For two years he was the Senior Vice President of Engineering and
Operations for ORBIMAGE, a leading global provider of Earth imagery products and
services. Prior to his current position, Mr. Payton served as the Deputy for
Advanced Systems in the Missile Defense Agency. There he led the MDA technology
program to enhance ballistic missile defense sensor, weapon and battle
management capabilities.