Bernard Philip Bellport

Background

Bellport, Bernard Philip was born on May 25, 1907 in LaCrosse, Kansas, United States. Son of Bernard P. and Louise H. (Groves) Bellport.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Polytechnic College Engineering, Oakland, California, 1927.

Career

Mining engineer, Western United States, 1927-1928; engineer-geologist, St. Joseph Lead Company, 1928-1931; with, Phoenix Utility Company, 1931-1932; with, Montana Highway Commission, 1932-1935; with, Bureau Reclamation, 1936-1972; regional director, region 2, California, 1957-1959; associate chief engineer, region 2, California, Denver, 1959-1963; chief engineer, region 2, California, 1963-1970; director design and construction, region 2, California, 1970-1972; practice as engineering consultant, from 1972. Arbitrator Construction Arbitration Panel, State of California.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer, Colorado.

Membership

Member National Academy Engineering, United States Commission Large Dams (chairman 1971-1972), International Commission Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control, American Society of Civil Engineers (president Colorado 1966), American Arbitration Association, Rossmoor Engineers Club, International Water Resources Association, Honorary Order Kentucky Colonels, Chi Epsilon (honorary) Clubs: Masons (32 degree), Shriners, Round Hill Country.

Connections

Married Elsy V. Johnson, June 11, 1931 (deceased March 1954). Children: Louise Bellport Garcia, Bernard Philip. Married Mabelle W. Kandolin, September 26, 1955.

Father:

Bernard P. Bellport

Mother:

Louise H. (Groves) Bellport

Spouse:

Elsy V. Johnson

Spouse:

Mabelle W. Kandolin

child:

Bernard Philip Bellport

child:

Louise Bellport Garcia Bellport