From the Boeing site re executive bios
Since joining Boeing in 1986, Deal’s broad range of leadership positions includes leading integrated product teams for propulsion systems and structures on the 717 program, and serving as program manager for the for the MD-11 Japan Airlines program.
This doesn't sound quite right. The Japan Air Lines MD-11 were delivered (only 10 of them) in a trickle 1993-97, before McDD merged with Boeing. I presume therefore he actually worked for McDonnell Douglas before the merger.