We are sad to share the news of the passing of John Edward Breyer on October 6, 2024. John embarked on a distinguished engineering career after joining the Navy at 17. Following electronics training, he maintained radar, sonar, and communications equipment on the USS Epping Forest during the Korean War, supporting marine deployments and engaging in critical missions. He later served in Vietnam, where his ship patrolled rivers exposed to hostile fire, often requiring John to man weaponry. After leaving the Navy in 1957, John earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Illinois.
His career began at General Electric, where he designed spacecraft components and large display systems, advancing his technical expertise and leadership skills through GE’s esteemed General Manager Training School. After nearly three decades, he joined Scientific Atlanta in 1989, managing their antenna measurement and radar cross-section businesses. His leadership led him to become group vice president, overseeing 11 business units until his initial retirement in 1997.
John was one of the original investors in MI Technologies when it was formed from Scientific Atlanta’s specialized instrumentation business. The company grew and through a 2016 merger, became NSI-MI Technologies where he continued as CEO, until his final retirement in 2021. John’s four-decade engineering career has made lasting impacts in military, government, and private sectors
John was a frequent attendee at the AMTA conference and was an important supporter of AMTA by sending employees, sponsoring the conferences, and being a champion of antenna measurement technology.
Some additional notes about John can be found here.
Our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Breyer's family, friends, and colleagues.
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