Background
Pivan, David Bernard was born on June 30, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman L. and Leona (Kirchner) Pivan.
Pivan, David Bernard was born on June 30, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman L. and Leona (Kirchner) Pivan.
Degree, Case School Applied Science, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1948. Postgraduate, School Business Northwestern University, 1952.
Vice president chief engineering Radio Station WMOR, 1948—1950. President, chairman Pivan Engineering Company, 1954—1975. Executive vice president, director Inmark, Inc., 1969—1973, Hallmark, Inc., 1970—1977, Comtel Corporation, 1973—1976.
President, owner Pivan Management Company, Skokie, since 1976. Chairman, board directors Intermec Corporation, Seattle, since 1976. Director Corcom, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, Pakula & Company, Chicago, Providence, KNE Resources, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois, intelligence quotient Technology, Inc., Seattle.
Board directors Northbrook Public Library., Illinois, 1979—1985. With United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO.
Served with United States Army, 1944-1946, Pacific Theater of Operations. Member Electronic Representatives Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior), American Radio Relay League, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. Club: Rainer (Seattle).
Married Rita Lois Birkner, July 26, 1942. Children: Mark, Lynn, Janice.