1947
Mr. Mende is born in Hilo, Hawaii to Tsutomu and Harue Mende.
1969
Mr. Mende receives a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii.
1970
Mr. Mende serves as a member of Technical Staff I at Rockwell International in Anaheim, California.
1973
Mr. Mende is promoted to Technical Staff II at Rockwell International.
1974
Mr. Mende serves as a lecturer at Pacific States University in Los Angeles, California.
1975
Mr. Mende receives a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California.
1977
Mr. Mende becomes a development engineer at AiRsch Manufacturing Company in Torrance, California.
1984
Mr. Mende is promoted to Technical Staff IV at Rockwell International.
1987
Mr. Mende becomes a mechanical engineer for Defense Contracts Management West in Santa Ana, California.
1994
Mr. Mende is promoted to electronics engineer at Defense Contracts Management West.
2017
Mr. Mende is named a Distinguished Humanitarian and receives the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.