Background
Cole, David Rodney was born on July 13, 1931 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Harris and Helene Louise (Fischer) Cole.
Cole, David Rodney was born on July 13, 1931 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Harris and Helene Louise (Fischer) Cole.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Colorado School Mines, 1952. Master of Science in Mining Engineering, Colorado School Mines, 1956.
Junior mining engineer, Colorado Standard Lead-Zinc Mines, Inc., Lake City, Colorado, 1952; mining engineer, Tech-Ser Mining Company, Silverton, Colorado, 1956-1957; project engineer, Idorado Mining Company, Ouray, Colorado, 1957-1961; senior metal mine inspector, Colorado Bureau Mines, Grand Junction, 1961-1967; operations manager, Strategic Minerals Exploration Company, Grand Junction, 1967-1969; president, Colorado Mining Association, Denver, since 1969. Member National Defense Executive Reserve, Emergency Minerals Administration, unites states department Interior, since 1970.
Secretary-treasurer, board directors Certified Medical Assistant Foundation, since 1977. Corporal United States Army, 1953-1954. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Colorado Highway Users Conference (secretary since 1988), American Mining Congress (board western governors since 1969), American Society Association Executives, National Society Professional Engineers, Colorado School Mines Alumni Association (president 1975-1976).
Married Marjofie Ann Davis, November 7, 1959. 1 child, John W. Owen (adopted).