Background
Sylvia, Benjamin Ralph was born on September 15, 1940 in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Edward and Mildred Hastens (Chapman) Sylvia.
Sylvia, Benjamin Ralph was born on September 15, 1940 in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Edward and Mildred Hastens (Chapman) Sylvia.
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic University, 1961. Master of Science in Commerce, University Richmond, 1967. Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1968.
Electronic design engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding Company, Virginia, 1961-1962; engineer, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1962-1967; supervisor engineering services Surry Power Plant, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1968-1972; superintendent, North Anna Power Station, Mineral, Virginia, 1972-1974; supervisor nuclear operations, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1974-1975; director nuclear operations, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1975-1980; manager nuclear operations & maintenance, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1980-1981; vice president nuclear operations, Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, 1981-1983; senior vice president nuclear generation, Detroit Edison-Fermi 2, Newport, Michigan, since 1986.
Member executive board Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe, Michigan, 1988. Member Monroe Business Exchange Club, 1987. Chairman United Way, Monroe Country, 1988.
1st lieutenant Virginia Air National Guard, 1963-1971. Member Engineering Society Detroit.
Married Joyce Ann Coghill, February 4, 1967. 1 son, Dan.