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BS from Penn State and MS and PhD from Ohio State, all in chemical engineering. Hercules Inc., 1964-1978. Directed fabrication of first structural graphite composites to fly on an aircraft and to be utilized on a satellite (a wing tip for the Northrop F5, a Spoiler for the Boeing 737, and the Truss structure of the ATS Satellite). Was instrumental in the application of graphite in sporting goods (golf shaft and tennis racket). ACPT, Inc.: Founder and COB. ACPT is internationally recognized for its excellence in developing and manufacturing advanced composite structures and hardware. ACPT has pioneered in the transfer of aerospace design and manufacturing technology to commercial applications and has successfully developed composite drill pipe for "short radius" drilling operations. Has published more than 50 papers and has spoken extensively on the subject of Advanced Composites. Is internationally recognized for his knowledge and experience in this area. Has been very active in both SAMPE and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Has served 2 terms on both the Board of Directors of SME and as an advisor to the Composites Manufacturing Association of SME. Has been honored by SME through the awarding of the level of Fellow Member and the Jud Hall Award. Has been awarded Fellow Membership by SAMPE. 4/27/07 honored as an Outstanding Engineering Alumni by Penn State.