Clark Rucker
Clark Rucker
Director, Phantom Works Quality, T​he Boeing Company
Chair – Deans Leadership Board of Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Engineering

Cal Poly Pomona

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology (1983)
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  • Clark Rucker’s 37-year career has included positions with three major aerospace companies, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and McDonnell Douglas/Boeing. He’s currently director of Phantom Works Quality at The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, California. 
  • For the past 14 years, Clark has given back to the next generation of scientists, working with high school students, mentoring robotics clubs, offering advice about college and internships, and assisting college students in creating their resumes and other career advice. He has received two Global Diversity & Inclusion awards for his volunteer work as the vice president of the Boeing Black Employees Association.
  • Clark remains very involved at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as vice president of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association’s Black Alumni & Friends chapter.

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