Speakers

Doctor David G. Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mojave Air and Space Port, a world-renowned flight research center spanning 3300+ acres, hosting the latest and most advanced aeronautical designs. Previously he was the Director of the multi-billion dollar Air Force Production Facility, Plant 42, where he championed essential infrastructure and support capabilities directly influencing the production and flight test mission. He is also retired from the United States Air Force with most recent duties as Inspector General for Edwards AFB and an Experimental Test Flight Radar Navigator attached to the 419th Flight Test Squadron, supporting the development, evaluation and procurement of new technologies in aircraft, performance, weaponry, and avionics. He is also the Commander, Recruiting, Training and Education Command, California Guard, where he as a Brigadier General supporting Title 32 actions for the readiness, effectiveness and integration of forces with the California Army and Air National Guard.

Doctor Smith entered the Air Force in 1982, and flew B-52's at multiple locations. He many accomplishments include earning the coveted Fairchild Trophy; an achievement recognized by President Reagan. He was hand-picked from all B-52, B-1 and FB-111 crews to accompany General Chain, CINCSAC, to represent the SAC alert force receiving the David C. Schilling Award for the year’s most outstanding contribution to flight. He has also served as a Regimental Air Liaison Officer attached to the elite 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He has deployed to combat duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Doctor Smith is married to the former Denise Cook, and they share six children, a son Damien, and daughters, Daira, Darcie, Avalon, Bailee, and Madyson, along with eight grandchildren