by Gerald S.
For 41 years, from 1967 to
2008, I worked for Martin Marietta Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, Florida.
For first six years, I was an IE and worked on the Pershing II and Walleye
lines. Then I joined the facilities department, and was responsible for space
planning and layout for all the entities reporting to MFC-Orlando. During this
time, I witnessed and was part of many major changes, both corporate and local.
These included the acquisition of GE Aerospace and the merger with Lockheed. Locally,
I saw the evolution of the office environment from open pattern to cubicles,
dress code relaxation, vending machines in the work areas, personal computers
and emphasis on employee diversity. I also was involved in the planning and
construction of the Ocala Operations plant, new Lake Underhill plant, the
relocation of the ordnance operations from Sand Lake to Troy, Alabama, two new
office buildings and a major factory expansion at the SLRC site.
I worked with employees on
all levels and gave many presentations to the local president, corporate and
even to CEO Norm Augustine. My experience was an exciting and rewarding life-time
career where I worked with the best people you could ever want to know.
