1947
Born to Tsutomu Mende and Harue (Kubomitsu) Mende in Hilo, HI.
1969
Earns a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Hawaii.
1970
Is a member of technical staff I with Rockwell International in Anaheim, CA until 1971.
1971
Works as a member of technical staff I, II, and IV with Rockwell International in Los Angeles, CA until 1986.
1974
Is a lecturer at Pacific States University until 1975.
1975
Achieves a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California.
1977
Is a development engineer for AiRsch. Manufacturing Company in Torrance, CA until 1983.
1987
Is a mechanical engineer for Defense Contracts Management West in Santa Ana, CA until 1994.
1994
Serves as an electronics engineer for Defense Contracts Management West in Santa Ana, CA and continues in the role.
2021
Continues to hold membership with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.