David Joseph Droste

Background

Droste, David Joseph was born on January 16, 1956 in Cincinnati. Son of William Oscar and Pearl Marie (Brenner) Droste.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1979. Master in Business Administration, Duke University, 1987.

Career

Engineering co-op engineer Ashland Chemical Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, 1974-1978. Associate engineer Champion International Corporation, Hamilton, 1979-1981, engineer Courtland, Alabama, 1981-1983, project engineer Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, 1983-1986, senior project engineer, since 1986. Teacher Halifax Community College, Roanoke Rapids, 1986.

Achievements

• David Joseph Droste has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Travel team director Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association, 1984, president, 1985-1987, facility director, 1987. Member Technology Association Pulp Paper Industry, Roanoke Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Motor sports, soccer, racquetball.

Connections

Married Tammy Jewel Ivey, April 14, 1984. 1 child, Stefanie Jewel.