Background
Kercher, David Max was born on November 18, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana, United States. Son of Maxwell Mease and Rosemary (Harper) Kercher.
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David Max Kercher
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1958; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Cincinnati, 1967.
Career
Engineer large jet engine division, General Electric, Cincinnati, 1958-1971; senior engineer, General Electric, Cincinnati, 1966-1971; unit manager, General Electric, Cincinnati, 1968; engineer missile and space division, General Electric, Burlington, Vermont, 1959-1960; unit manager gas turbine department, General Electric, Schenectady, 1972-1981; senior engineer, General Electric, Schenectady, 1982; sub-section manager aircraft engine group, General Electric, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1983-1984; senior engineer, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, 1985-1989; principal engineer, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, since 1989. Vice president Sunrise Orchards, Inc., Goshen, Indiana, since 1996, also board directors.
Achievements
Membership
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1954, United States Air Force Reserve, 1955-1958. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (gas turbine heat transfer committee since 1980, vice chairman committee 1992-1994, chairman 1994-1996). Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Gas Turbine Institute, American Legion (life), Air Force Association (life), Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Connections
Married Betty Noreen Raycroft, June 7, 1958. Children: Kimberly S., Matthew R., Andrew Daughters of the Revolution, Steven R., Elizabeth J., Jason R., Amy N.
