David Leigh Belden

Background

Belden, David Leigh was born on January 9, 1935 in Minneapolis.

Education

Bachelor in General Education, University Omaha, 1961. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Stanford University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1969.

Distinguished graduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1973. Doctor of Science (honorary), Manhattan College, 1992.

Career

Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1954; second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1956; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1973; served, Thailand assistant for procurement management to, Secretary Air Force, Washington retired, 1976; executive director, Institute Industrial Engineers, Norcross, Georgia, 1976-1987; executive director, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York City, since 1987. Adjunct Professor Far East division U. Maryland., 1970. Associate professor George Washington University, 1974.

Achievements

• David Leigh Belden has been listed as a noteworthy engineering educator, professional, executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors New York City Industrial Technology Assistance Corporation, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Foundation, 1987-2008. Fellow Institution of Engineers of Ireland, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Institute Industrial Engineers, Institute Production Engineers (England, life). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (honorary), American Association Engineering Societies (board governors 1980-2002, Kenneth Andrew Roe award), Council Engineering and Science Society Executives (president 1984-1985, Leadership award), New York Society Association Executives (board directors 1996-2004, vice chair 2000-2001, chair 2002-2003, Outstanding Association Executive award), American Society Association Executives (foundation board 1992-1994, board directors 1994-1997), United Engineering Foundation (board directors 1998-2002, president 2002), Australian Institute Industrial Engineers (honorary), Japan Management Society (associate), Israeli Society Mechanical Engineers (honorary), National Eagle Scout Association (Distinguished Eagle Scout 1986), Alpha Pi Mu, Tau Beta Pi.

Connections

Married Lois Marion Lind, June 14, 1956. Children: Richard Alan, Grant David.

Spouse:

Lois Marion Lind

child:

Grant David Belden

child:

Richard Alan Belden