Background
Parkinson, Alan Richard was born on December 5, 1933 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Son of Carlton Richard and Florence (Riley) Parkinson.
chemical manufacturing company executive
Parkinson, Alan Richard was born on December 5, 1933 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Son of Carlton Richard and Florence (Riley) Parkinson.
Bachelor of Science, University Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, 1957, Master of Science, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Victoria University Manchester, 1961.
Senior research fellow University Manchester, 1961-1962. Senior research chemist Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, 1962-1966. Assistant research director Daubert Chemical Company, Chicago, 1966-1968.
With Vapor-Tek Limited., Bolton, England, since 1968, chairman, managing director Contributor articles to professional journals.
Patentee in field
Member management board Manpower Services Commission, since 1983. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member American Chemical Society, Metals Society, Bolton Chamber of Commerce.
Member Church of England.
Married Irene Stockton, May 15, 1958. Children– David, Keith, Janet.