THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS takes great pleasure in presenting: THE HAROLD E. SAUNDERS AWARD FOR 1991

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Naval Engineers JournalVolume 104, Issue 4 p. 70-71 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS takes great pleasure in presenting: THE HAROLD E. SAUNDERS AWARD FOR 1991 JOSEPH T. THRESTON, Joseph Threston has been a most significant contributor to the impressive success of Aegis since its inception. Throughout his more than thirty years in naval engineering, Mr. Threston has devoted his considerable engineering talents and business acumen to the betterment of the Surface Navy. He is an engineer of national acclaim and a dedicated proponent of sound and proven engineering concepts. Mr. Threston is known and highly respected by Congressional oversight committees, the Department of the Navy, and throughout the defense industry. In systems engineering, he is without peer. Joseph Threston is General Manager of the General Electric Naval Systems Department. He is responsible for directing GE's dual role in the Aegis Program as the principal contractor in the design and production of the basic Aegis weapon system and as Combat System Design Agent for the Aegis cruiser and destroyer programs. In addition, his department has been responsible for the development of variants to the Aegis system, which have ensured that Aegis remains capable of meeting evolving threats specified by the United States Navy. Mr. Threston has been extraordinarily successful in integrating the resulting efforts of all weapon system contractors and agencies in meeting specified requirements. Long before it was fashionable, Mr. Threston implemented and practiced the attributes featured in the TQM-TQL philosophy. He has emphasized quality and openly listened to and encouraged suggestions for improvements from subordinates. As a direct result, Aegis production equipment has shown constant quality improvement over the past decade. The superb Aegis fleet at sea today is a supreme testimonial to Mr. Threston's worthiness to receive the Harold E. Saunders Award for 1991. It is most appropriate that he receive this recognition for his lifetime of superior and dedicated service to his country.Search for more papers by this author JOSEPH T. THRESTON, Joseph Threston has been a most significant contributor to the impressive success of Aegis since its inception. Throughout his more than thirty years in naval engineering, Mr. Threston has devoted his considerable engineering talents and business acumen to the betterment of the Surface Navy. He is an engineer of national acclaim and a dedicated proponent of sound and proven engineering concepts. Mr. Threston is known and highly respected by Congressional oversight committees, the Department of the Navy, and throughout the defense industry. In systems engineering, he is without peer. Joseph Threston is General Manager of the General Electric Naval Systems Department. He is responsible for directing GE's dual role in the Aegis Program as the principal contractor in the design and production of the basic Aegis weapon system and as Combat System Design Agent for the Aegis cruiser and destroyer programs. In addition, his department has been responsible for the development of variants to the Aegis system, which have ensured that Aegis remains capable of meeting evolving threats specified by the United States Navy. Mr. Threston has been extraordinarily successful in integrating the resulting efforts of all weapon system contractors and agencies in meeting specified requirements. Long before it was fashionable, Mr. Threston implemented and practiced the attributes featured in the TQM-TQL philosophy. He has emphasized quality and openly listened to and encouraged suggestions for improvements from subordinates. As a direct result, Aegis production equipment has shown constant quality improvement over the past decade. The superb Aegis fleet at sea today is a supreme testimonial to Mr. Threston's worthiness to receive the Harold E. Saunders Award for 1991. It is most appropriate that he receive this recognition for his lifetime of superior and dedicated service to his country.Search for more papers by this author First published: July 1992 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-3584.1992.tb01114.x AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume104, Issue4July 1992Pages 70-71 RelatedInformation