Background
Birkenbach, Adam Stephen was born on January 26, 1937 in Grant Township, Michigan, United States. Son of Adam Christopher and Mary (Askey) Birkenbach.
Birkenbach, Adam Stephen was born on January 26, 1937 in Grant Township, Michigan, United States. Son of Adam Christopher and Mary (Askey) Birkenbach.
Associate of Arts in Engineering, E. Los Angeles College, 1960; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles, 1962; Master of Public Administration, California State University, Long Beach, 1987.
Junior engineer, International Minerals and Chemical Corporation Magnetics, Maywood, California, 1960-1962; associate electrical engineer, Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, 1962-1968; chief electrical engineer, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California, 1968-1979; chief of design, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California, 1979-1985; assistant chief harbor engineer, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California, 1985-1995; chief harbor engineer, Port of Los Angeles, since 1995. Port facilities consultant Asia/American, Monterey Park, California, 1992-1994, elec.engring. consultant, San Pedro, since 1968.
Reserve commander Los Angeles Sheriff Department, Los Angeles County, 1968-1994. President Penninsula Pointe Homeowners Association, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 1992-1994. Member Empty Saddle Club, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 1983-1994.
With United States Navy, 1954-1958, Asia, Korea. Member Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (chairman various committees 1965-1994), Permanent International Association of Navigation Congress, American Society Civil Engineers, Propeller Club of the United States (committee chairman 1980-1994), Society Port Engineers, Elks.
Married Fern Ellen Fox, December 14, 1956 (divorced June 1974). Children: Stephanie, Jennifer. Married Angela Rivera, July 22, 1982.
Children: Frank, Michael Salvador.