Austin Joseph Paddock

Background

Paddock, Austin Joseph was born on July 18, 1908 in Washington Court House, Ohio, United States. Son of Leon A. and Nellie (Hare) Paddock.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, 1929.

Career

With, American Bridge division United States Steel Corporation, 1929-1961; from timekeeper construction department, through operations and sales to president. Corporation administrative vice president fabrication and manufacturing, United States Steel Corporation, 1961-1969; Chairman of the Board, president, chief Executive officer, Blount, Inc., 1969-1975; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Pennsylvania Engineering Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1975-1978; vice Chairman of the Board, director, Pennsylvania Engineering Corporation, 1978-1987. Director, member Executive Committee Pittsburgh-Des Moines Corporation.

Past director building research advisory board National Academy Science. Past director American Standards Institute, Steel Structures Paint Council. Past director construction affairs committee United States Chamber of Commerce;past chairman research technical committee American Iron and Steel Institute.

Membership

Past board directors Allegheny council Boy Scouts American. Member National Association of Manufacturers (past director), Duquesne Club (Pittsburgh), Montgomery Country Club.

Connections

Married Janet Nevin, August 3, 1934 (deceased August 1964). Children: Larry C. and Linda M. (twins), Jane M. Married JoAnn Rourke, May 1966.

1 child, Jennifer Jo.

Father:

Leon A. Paddock

Mother:

Nellie (Hare) Paddock

Spouse:

Janet Nevin

Spouse:

JoAnn Rourke

child:

Jennifer Jo Paddock

child:

Larry C. and Linda M. Paddock (twins)

child:

Jane M. Paddock