Neal Blue
| Neal Blue | |
|---|---|
| Born |
James Neal Blue 1935 (age 81–82) Meeker, Colorado, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-owner, chairman, and CEO of General Atomics |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Linden Blue (brother) |
James Neal Blue is the CEO and chairman of General Atomics based in San Diego, California. [1] [2]
Early life
Blue was born in 1935 in Meeker, CO. Blue's father was James Elliot Blue. Blue's mother was Virginia Neal Blue, a partner in the Denver residential real estate firm of Blue and Blue. [3]
Education
Blue attended Yale University. [4]
Career
Neal and his brother Linden Blue acquired General Atomics in 1986 from Chevron Oil for a reported $60 million. Neal serves as chairman and CEO of General Atomics, which specializes in diversified research, development and manufacturing in defense, energy and other advanced technology arenas.[5]
Neal Blue received the 29th annual International von Karman Wings Award in October 2013.[6]
Personal
Blue's brother is Linden Blue, the vice-chairman of General Atomics. [7] In 1970, his mother, Virginia Melba Neal Blue, died. In 1986, his father, James Elliot Blue, died. [8]
References
- ↑ "ga.com". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- ↑ Potter, Matt, General Atomics: Color It Blue, July 12, 2001 "sandiegoreader.com". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- ↑ Graves, Brad. Behind the Controls. March 20, 2015. "sdbj.com". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- ↑ Graves, Brad. Behind the Controls, page 3. March 20, 2015. "sdbj.com". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- ↑ Freeze, Di (October 2005). "Linden Blue: From Disease-Resistant Bananas to UAVs". Airport Journals.
- ↑ "Neal Blue was recipient of the 29th Annual International von Karman Wings Award in October 2013". California Institute of Technology. October 2013.
- ↑ "jag.com Virginia Melba Neal Blue". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.
- ↑ "findagrave.com Virginia Melba Neal Blue". Retrieved Nov 28, 2016.