Oak Ridge

by BOB NEUBAUER It's been a great 32 years, but Ronnie Hooks is finally retiring from his beloved in-plant at Lockheed Martin Energy Systems. As he leaves, though, the 1998 Manager of the Year has a lot to be proud of. Hooks' dedication is what kept the Oak Ridge, Tenn., in-plant alive during the dark days of downsizing. His efforts to consolidate and reengineer his operation earned him the respect of employees and customers alike. Hooks always kept a close eye on technology changes, installing a DocuTech long before most shops had heard of the device. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was his