Background
Hallila, Bruce Allan was born on November 2, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Esko Ensio and Gertrude Naomi (Tilley) Hallila.
Hallila, Bruce Allan was born on November 2, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Esko Ensio and Gertrude Naomi (Tilley) Hallila.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, LeTourneau U., 1974.
Welding engineer, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Houston, 1975-1977;
welding engineer, Avondale Shipyards, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1977-1980;
assistant shipbuilding superintendent, Avondale Shipyards, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1980-1982;
steel superintendent, Halter Marine, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1982;
welding superintendent, Bell Halter, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1982-1984;
senior welding engineer, Avondale Industries, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1984-1986;
chief welding engineer, Avondale Industries, Inc., 1986-1997;
assistant plant support, Pellerin Milnor Corporation, Kenner, Louisiana, since 1997. Vice chairman welding committee Ogden Corporation, New York City, 1984-1986. Welding consultant Gas Technology Cons., Inc., Metairie, Louisiana, since 1990.
CWI test proctor American Welding Society, Miami, since 1979. Welding industry consultant State of La VoTech Welding Council, Metairie, since 1982. Panel member welding R & D, Maritime Administration.
Member of committee troop 33 Boy Scouts American, 1991-1997. Member American Welding Society (district 9 director 1994-1997, D3 committee, 1997, Proposer award 1982, District Meritorious award 1987, 92, named Distinguished Member 1989), American Bureau Shipping (special commission on materials and welding 1997), Delta Sigma Psi.
Married Pamela Joan Guerin, December 18, 1982. Children: Gregory Michael Decedue, April Patrice, Andrew Allan, Joshua Scott.