Background
Nishkian, Byron Levon was born on January 28, 1916 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Levon Hagop and Elsie Sarah (Adams) Nishkian.
Nishkian, Byron Levon was born on January 28, 1916 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Levon Hagop and Elsie Sarah (Adams) Nishkian.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University California-Berkeley, 1940.
With L.H. Nishkian, consultant engineer, San Francisco, 1940-1942, 1945-1947. Principal Byron L. Nishkian, 1947-1970. President Nishkian, Hammill & Associates consultant engineers, 1970-1978.
Managing partner Martin, Cagley & Nishkian, 1978-1983. President, co-ordinator, co-founder Alpine Meadows Ski Area, Tahoe City, California.
Trustee World Affairs Council Northern California, Northern California Society Prevention Cruelty to Animals, University California-Berkeley Foundation. Member University California Engineering Fund Steering Committee, United States Olympic Ski Games Committee, 1961-1968. Assistant chief of protocol Winter Olympic Games, Lake Placid, 1980.
Member California State Park and Recreation Commission. Donor Byron and Elvira Nishkian chair structural engineering University California. Chairman Yosemite National Park Fund.
Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, American Consultant Engineers Council. Member Structural Engineers Association California, Seismological Society of America, Engineers Club, International Association Bridge and Structural Engineers, Wine and Food Society, California Vintage Wine Society (president), United States Ski Association (president 1965-1968), Far West Ski Association (president 1959-1962), California History Society (trustee), Federation International de Ski.
Clubs: The Family, Bohemian, San Francisco Golf, World Trade. Lodges: Knights of St. Hubertus.
Married Elvira Elizabeth Huenergardt, June 18, 1938. Children: Bonnie Dale, Barry Levon, Levon Hall.
