Background
Firth, Derek was born on September 9, 1939 in Bradford, England. Son of Harry and Dorothy Anne (Scholey) Firth. came to the United States, 1985.
Firth, Derek was born on September 9, 1939 in Bradford, England. Son of Harry and Dorothy Anne (Scholey) Firth. came to the United States, 1985.
Bachelor in Engineering, Liverpool (England) U., 1960; Master in Engineering, Liverpool (England) U., 1966.
Area manager, Costain Concrete Company Ltd., Wishaw, Scotland, 1968-1974; plant manager, Genstar Costain Tie Company Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta., Canada, 1975-1985; vice president, general manager, Genstar Costain Tie Company Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta., Canada, 1983-1985; vice president marketing, Genstar Costain Tie Company Ltd., Herndon, Virginia, 1985-1988; vice president, general manager, C.X.T. Inc., Spokane, Washington, since 1988.
Member American Concrete Institute (president Alberta chapter 1982, Chairman of Commission 545 1993), Railroad Engineering and Maintenance of Way Suppliers Association, American Railway Engineers Association (associate), American Society for Testing and Materials.
Married Susan Rogerson, February 15, 1964 (divorced). Children: Duncan Richard, Nicholas Daniel. Married Gretchen E.Tester, January 13, 1991.