Full Name James Neal Blue Name Neal Blue Nationality USA | Occupation Businessman Siblings Linden Blue | |
Known for Co-owner, chairman, and CEO of General Atomics | ||
Neal Blue - General Atomics
James Neal Blue is the CEO and chairman of General Atomics based in San Diego, California.
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Early life
Blue was born in 1935 in Meeker, CO. Blue's father was James Elliot Blue. Blue's mother was Virginia Neal Blue, a partner in the Denver residential real estate firm of Blue and Blue.
Education
Blue attended Yale University.
Career
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 received the 29th annual International von Karman Wings Award in October 2013.
Personal
Blue's brother is Linden Blue, the vice-chairman of General Atomics. In 1970, his mother, Virginia Melba Neal Blue, died. In 1986, his father, James Elliot Blue, died.