Richard Gardner: Academy of Distinguished Engineers - 1999

Rick Gardner leads the Program Management Office for the 747, 767, and 777 Programs at Boeing, a position he has held since September 1998. He manages the twin-aisle airplane business unit's commitment and compliance process, including airplane production and delivery planning. Rick's previous assignments at Boeing include director of 777 Finance, director of 777 Program Management, senior manager of Program Management on the 737-600/-700/-800 programs, and business manager for 777 Operations. In addition to a BS in IME from OSU, Mr. Gardner has an MBA from Seattle University.