Neal Blue

James Neal Blue was born in 1935 in Meeker, CO.

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.

Neal Blue was recipient of the 29th Annual International von Karman Wings Award in October 2013