Jerry Chapin had a 36-year civil service career with the U.S. Army followed by 9 years in the defense industry.  Upon graduation from Oregon State University in 1968, Jerry began his service for the U.S. Army as a GS-7 and advanced to GS-15, the highest GS ranking.  In 1987 he was promoted to Senior Executive Service, the equivalent to a military general officer rank, where he served until retirement from Army Civil Service in 2004. Jerry worked on development of major defense projects including UH-1 Helicopter Missile Countermeasure Systems; UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter requirements and turbine engine selection; Bradley Fighting Vehicle development and testing; and M1 Abrams Tank development. He wrestled at North Salem HS in Oregon and varsity at Oregon State University from 1965-1968 where he was a PAC 8 champion and D1 qualifier. He is married to Kay Parker Chapin, has 4 children & 12 grandchildren.