Charles Collis

Background

Collis, Charles was born on August 6, 1920 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles and Marie (Barnaby) Collis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Brown University, 1942.

Career

Vice president Stratos division, Fairchild Hiller Corporation, 1946-1965; senior vice president Republic Aviation division, Fairchild Hiller Corporation, 1965-1967; executive vice president corporation, Fairchild Hiller Corporation, 1967-1981; president, Fairchild Hiller-F.R.G. Corporation, 1966-1969; president, Fairchild Republic Company, 1973-1975; retired, Fairchild Republic Company, 1981; management consultant, Babylon, New York, since 1982. Member graduate management engineering advisory council C.W. Post College, Long Island, 1965-1966.

Achievements

• Charles Collis has been listed as a noteworthy air transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Long Island Association Commerce and Industry (board directors 1964-1966), Babylon Yacht Club, Southward Ho Country Club.

Connections

Married Margaret Howell, July 11, 1942. Children: Jane, Joy.

Father:

Charles Collis

Mother:

Marie (Barnaby) Collis

Spouse:

Margaret Howell

child:

Jane Collis

child:

Joy Collis