GBEA Luncheon - Lou Terranova Provides an Update on Military Engines & Technology (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

At our meeting on Wednesday, September 23, Lou Terranova will provide an update on military engines and their technology. Lou Terranova is Executive Systems Leader of the Systems Technology Integration Organization. Lou’s group is responsible for the development of military engine technologies for flight demonstrator programs and future products. Previously, Lou was Executive Chief Consulting Engineer, providing leadership for multiple programs including the F404-104, F414-400K, CT7-8E6 and GE100. He also lead the design and systems teams in Prague for the H80 and M601 turboprop engines.

Lou’s career has spanned numerous product lines including C/T58, C/T64, CF34, F404, F412, F414, T700 and CT7-8. His engineering roles have included Mature Engines Bearings Seals and Drives design, F404/F412 HPT & LPT module design, TSTP Life Management, F404/F414 RPCoE Leader, CT7-8 Chief Engine Designer, CT7-8C Model Engineer and Sub-Section Manager for the CT7-8 Platform Team. He was an AEED Blackbelt and worked in the Aviation Variable Cost Productivity Lab.
Lou holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University, and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. Lou enjoys following Patriots and Red Sox, classic cars and travelling. Lou and his wife Lisa have three grown children - Michael, Mia and David.

Agenda: 11:30 Camaraderie - 12:00 Noon, Luncheon - 12:45 PM Speaker

Where: Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers, MA 01923

When: Sept. 23, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost: $30/ticket

Entrée: Roasted Chicken Breast w/ Stuffing OR Baked Haddock

Topsfield Fair 2026 (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Topsfield Fair is Oct. 2-12!

Join us for the Topsfield Fair. As in years past, GBEA is be selling discounted tickets to the fair.

GBEA is offering a discounted price of $13 (vs. $20 at the gate ticket booth).

This year's concerts and events free after the cost of admission include:

On-grounds Parade
Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Horse & Tractor Pulls
Draft Horse Show
Grand Funk Railroad in concert
Ashley McBryde in concert
Chubby Checker in concert
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
Double Figure 8 Race
Demolition Derby

Tickets are available now! Members click the Register button above to purchase tickets online using a credit card on GBEA's website. Tickets can be picked up from Nick Richardson in 2-40. If you are a retiree and need your tickets mailed, please provide a mailing address in the registration form field.

*Children under 8 are free with adult admission*

https://topsfieldfair.org/

Greater Boston Elfun Association upcoming events

GBEA Luncheon - Lou Terranova Provides an Update on Military Engines & Technology (23 Sep 2026)

Topsfield Fair 2026 (02 Oct 2026)