Introducing Greg Henderson, SAE President for 2006

The Lockheed Martin executive steps up to take SAE into its next 100 years.

Despite making a name for himself in the aerospace field, Greg Henderson's head is not strictly in the clouds. While most of his days are spent with airplanes as Director of Weight Management and Control at Lockheed Martin, racing fast cars and finely tuned yachts are activities that take up a good portion of his nights and weekends. His passion for air, ground, and marine vehicles will never be more useful than in 2006, while he serves as SAE President.

“I have a fascination with mobility on all fronts,” said Henderson, whose hobbies include restoring classic muscle cars and working around the yard with his 45-hp (34-kW) diesel tractor. He is currently restoring a 1966 Ford Fairlane with a 427 engine that he expects to produce close to 950 hp (709 kW). If you visit his office at work you will find framed pictures of WWII fighter aircraft strategically placed around the room. “With varied levels of experience in all three of the major sectors of SAE, that's an experience basis that I can count on to help me engage productively in the coming year,” he said.