One of the foremost developers of motion control technology for visual effects used in the production of films from TRON (1982) to THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy (2001-03).  Scientific and Engineering Award (Plaque) 1988: For their contributions and the collective advancements they have brought to the motion picture industry in the field of motion control technology. [of Tondreau Systems, with Alvah J. Miller & Paul Johnson (Lynx Robotics), Peter A. Regla (ELICON), Dan Slater, Bud Elam & Joe Parker & Bill Bryan (Interactive Motion Control) and Jerry Jeffress, Ray Feeney, Bill Holland & Kris Brown]  Technical Achievement Award (Certificate) 2000: For the conception, design and development of data capture systems that enable superior accuracy, efficiency and economy in the creation of composite imagery. (of Kuper Systems, with Alvah J. Miller & Paul Johnson of Lynx Robotics, and David Stump of Visual Effects Rental Services)  Academy Award of Merit (Statuette) 2003: (Kuper Controls) for his significant advancements in the field of motion control technology for motion picture visual effects. 3 Scientific/Technical Awards