Charles Albert Shirk

Background

Shirk, Charles Albert was born on May 15, 1920 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Joel B. and Mary A. (Pearson) Shirk.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Notre Dame, 1942.

Career

Structural engineer Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Buffalo, 1942-1946, Hazelet & Erdal, Chicago, 1946-1948. With Austin Company, Cleveland, 1948-1985, supervisor engineering Chicago, 1948-1957, assistant district engineer, 1957-1960, manager research and development division Cleveland, 1961-1962, district engineer Chicago, 1962-1965, assistant district manager, 1965-1970, vice president, process division manager, 1970-1972, assistant general manager Cleveland, 1972-1973, president, general manager, chief executive officer, 1973-1985, director, 1971-1985, deputy chairman, 1979-1985.

Achievements

• Charles Albert Shirk has been listed as a noteworthy engineering and construction company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Greater Cleveland Growth Association. Member general board Greater Cleveland chapter American Red Cross. Trustee Euclid General Hospital Association, Cleveland Health Education Museum.

Board directors Bluecoats, Inc., The 50 Club. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers. Member National Society Professional Engineers, American Welding Society, American Concrete Institute, Cleveland Engineering Society, Newcomen Society North America Clubs: Union (Cleveland).

Connections

Married Norma Fisher, October 26, 1944. Children: Peter J., Wendy C., Jill K.

Father:

Joel B. Shirk

Mother:

Mary A. (Pearson) Shirk

Spouse:

Norma Fisher

child:

Jill K. Shirk

child:

Wendy C. Shirk

child:

Peter J. Shirk