RONALD M. SEGA

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Woodward, Inc.

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2012-12-19 Ronald M. Sega Age: 59 Dr. Ronald Sega has been a director since 2008. Committee memberships: Audit Committee. Compensation paid: $143,955.
2013-12-13 Dr. Ronald M. Sega currently serves as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University (CSU) and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives. Prior to this role, he was Vice President and Enterprise Executive for Energy and the Environment at CSU and The Ohio State University from September 1, 2010 through August 2013. Dr. Sega held the position of Vice President for Energy, Environment, and Applied Research with the CSU Research Foundation through August 2010. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force from August 2005 to August 2007. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega led a team that developed a comprehensive energy strategy emphasizing supply, demand, and culture with results in 2006 leading to the receipt of the overall Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for the U.S. Government. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega's role also included the Department of Defense (DOD) Executive Agent for space, and the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive for space programs. From August 2001 until August 2005, Dr. Sega was Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, which is the Chief Technology Officer for the DOD. From July 1996 to August 2001, he served as Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dr. Sega is a former NASA astronaut and veteran of two shuttle missions. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in the rank of Major General. Dr. Sega brings to the Board extensive experience in applying academic research to real-world situations, knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices, and expertise in aerospace and energy technology and markets. Dr. Sega is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Sega has been a Director of the Company since 2008. Other public company directorships: Rentech, Inc. (since 2007).
2014-12-10 Dr. Ronald M. Sega currently serves as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University (CSU) and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives. Dr. Sega has been a Director of Woodward since 2008.
2015-12-09 Ronald M. Sega Age: 63 Dr. Ronald M. Sega currently serves as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University ... Dr. Sega has been a Director of Woodward since 2008. ... The following table shows the compensation paid to the non-employee members of the Board during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015: Dr. Ronald M. Sega Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 80,000 Option Awards($) 118,952 Total ($) 198,952
2016-12-09 Dr. Ronald M. Sega serves as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University (CSU) and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives. Prior to this role, he was Vice President and Enterprise Executive for Energy and the Environment at CSU and The Ohio State University (OSU) from September 2010 through August 2013. CSU and OSU are two Land-Grant universities engaged in efficient, sustainable development of practical products using our natural resources through education, research and outreach. At CSU, he served as chair of the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Advisory Committee (CSU ranked #1 in Sustainability – ref STARS). Dr. Sega also served as chair of the President's and Provost's Council on Sustainability at OSU. Dr. Sega held the position of Vice President for Energy, Environment, and Applied Research with the CSU Research Foundation from September 2007 through August 2010. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force from August 2005 to August 2007. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega led a team that developed a comprehensive energy strategy emphasizing supply, demand, and culture with results in 2006 leading to the receipt of the overall Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for the U.S. Government. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega's role also included the Department of Defense (DOD) Executive Agent for space, and the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive for space programs. From August 2001 until August 2005, Dr. Sega was Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, which is the Chief Technology Officer for the DOD. From July 1996 to August 2001, he served as Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dr. Sega is a former NASA astronaut and veteran of two shuttle missions. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in the rank of Major General. Dr. Sega is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Sega brings to the Board extensive experience applying academic research to real-world situations, knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices, and expertise in aerospace and energy technology and markets. Other public company directorships: Rentech, Inc. (since 2007). Non-employee directors received the following cash compensation in fiscal year 2016: Ronald M. Sega $80,000 fees earned or paid in cash, $149,684 option awards, total $229,684.
2017-12-12 Dr. Ronald M. Sega has served as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University ("CSU") and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives since September 2013. Prior to this role, he was Vice President and Enterprise Executive for Energy and the Environment at CSU and The Ohio State University ("OSU") from September 2010 through August 2013. CSU and OSU are two Land-Grant universities engaged in efficient, sustainable development of practical products using our natural resources through education, research and outreach. At CSU, he served as chair of the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Advisory Committee. Dr. Sega also served as chair of the President’s and Provost’s Council on Sustainability at OSU. Dr. Sega held the position of Vice President for Energy, Environment, and Applied Research with the CSU Research Foundation from September 2007 through August 2010. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force from August 2005 to August 2007. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega led a team that developed a comprehensive energy strategy emphasizing supply, demand, and culture with results in 2006 leading to the receipt of the overall Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for the U.S. Government. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega also acted as the Department of Defense ("DOD") Executive Agent for space, and the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive for space programs. From August 2001 until August 2005, Dr. Sega was Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, which is the Chief Technology Officer for the DOD. From July 1996 to August 2001, he served as Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dr. Sega is a former NASA astronaut and veteran of two shuttle missions. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in the rank of Major General. Dr. Sega is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Sega brings to the Board extensive experience applying academic research to real-world situations, knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices, and expertise in aerospace and energy technology and markets. Other public company directorships: Rentech, Inc. (since 2007).
2019-12-13 Ronald M. Sega Age: 67 Director since: 2008 Dr. Ronald M. Sega joined U.S. Army Futures Command as a Department of Defense Highly Qualified Expert in the role of Chief Technology Officer ("CTO") in July 2019. Prior to his appointment as CTO, Mr. Sega served as Director, Systems Engineering Programs at Colorado State University ("CSU") and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives from September 2013 through June 2019. Mr. Sega remains a professor for the Systems Engineering Programs at CSU, on leave of absence, while serving as the CTO for Army Futures Command. Mr. Sega was also Vice President and Enterprise Executive for Energy and the Environment at CSU and The Ohio State University ("OSU") from September 2010 through August 2013. CSU and OSU are two Land-Grant universities engaged in efficient, sustainable development of practical products using our natural resources through education, research and outreach. At CSU, he served as chair of the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Advisory Committee. Dr. Sega also served as chair of the President’s and Provost’s Council on Sustainability at OSU. Dr. Sega held the position of Vice President for Energy, Environment, and Applied Research with the CSU Research Foundation from September 2007 through August 2010. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force from August 2005 to August 2007. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega led a team that developed a comprehensive energy strategy emphasizing supply, demand, and culture with results in 2006 leading to the receipt of the overall Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for the U.S. Government. As Under Secretary, Dr. Sega also acted as the Department of Defense ("DOD") Executive Agent for space, and the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive for space programs. From August 2001 until August 2005, Dr. Sega was Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, which is the Chief Technology Officer for the DOD. From July 1996 to August 2001, he served as Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dr. Sega is a former NASA astronaut and veteran of two shuttle missions. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in the rank of Major General. Dr. Sega is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Sega brings to the Board an extensive background of applying research and development experience to real-world situations, knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices, and expertise in aerospace and energy technology and markets. Other public company directorships: Rentech, Inc. (2007-2018).
2020-12-15 Dr. Ronald M. Sega joined U.S. Army Futures Command as a Department of Defense Highly Qualified Expert in the role of Chief Technology Officer in July 2019... Other public company directorships: Rentech, Inc. (2007-2018).
2021-12-08 Dr. Ronald M. Sega Age: 69 Director Since: 2008 Board Committee(s): Audit Compensation: $238,701 Dr. Ronald M. Sega Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 95,500 Option Awards: 143,201 Total: 238,701
2023-12-08 Dr. Ronald M. Sega Age: 71 Board Committee(s): Audit Emeritus Professor and Director of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University since 2020.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30