Owen Denman:  

Since 1966 ------- US Navy -“ 6 years, Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering supervisor for pressurized water reactor system (power and propulsion) for a fast attack (spy type) submarine. Most missions still classified but made an extended mission under the Arctic ice-cap, played baseball at the geographic North Pole and planted an Alaska State flag that was subsequently sent to the Governor. Married (Diane Rossi) and lived in Hawaii for four years before moving to California and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in physics and alternative energy conversion systems. During this time also was in charge of the nuclear laboratory on campus and taught courses in nuclear engineering and nuclear plant operations. We had our first child, a daughter that absolutely changed our lives and is now a college professor and well published writer. Moved to Seattle area and worked on aerospace projects for several years specializing in advanced space-based power and propulsion systems. Became program leader for NASA contracts dealing with interplanetary space vehicle propulsion system. Tired of government program hassles (power and propulsion systems turned into weapons) and changed fields. Moved back to California and took a position as Chief Engineer for a company trying to develop impact attenuator systems capable of safely stopping errant vehicles in less than one-half second from 70 mph without hurting the vehicle occupants. Became a registered professional engineer (PE). Developed many new patented products and participated in the development of US and international standards for these types of devices. Also developed other types of highway safety products (electronic changeable message signs, portable and permanent highway barriers, breakaway features, seismic base-isolation products...Expand for more