Richard O. Martinez

Richard O. Martinez – Chair

Richard O. Martinez is deputy director of the Future Forces Division at the White Sands Missile Range Materiel Test Directorate. A licensed professional engineer, he has held various positions at Martin Marietta Aerospace, White Sands Missile Range, Fort Bliss, and the Pentagon.

Mr. Martinez graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was a founding member of the UTEP chapter of MAES, the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, and remains active in the El Paso and White Sands chapters. He has held many positions at the local and national levels, including MAES national president.

Mr. Martinez continues to work with UTEP in advisory capacity, and serves as president of the UTEP Alumni Association. He is also a member of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board.