Donald Ray Parnell

Background

Parnell, Donald Ray was born on August 27, 1942 in Grafton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Donald James and Ruth Page (Flett) Parnell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, U. North Dakota, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Dakota, 1972.

Career

Senior research chemist, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1973-1977; supervisor chemical technical, American Can Company, Neenah, Wisconsin, 1977-1981; technical director, Akrosil, Menasha, Wisconsin, since 1981. General secretary 3d International Organosilicon Symposium, Madison, 1972.

Achievements

• Donald Ray Parnell has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1968-1971. Member American Chemical Society, Thilmany Management Association (board directors since 1988), Pacesetters Running Club (treasurer Menasha chapter 1983-1985, president 1986-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: coaching soccer games, bridge, reading, running.

Connections

Married Lynda Jo Porter, August 5,1964. Children: Coralie Ann, Derek Ray, Ryan Edward, Mark Lawrence.

Father:

Donald James Parnell

Mother:

Ruth Page (Flett) Parnell

Spouse:

Lynda Jo Porter

child:

Ryan Edward Parnell

child:

Derek Ray Parnell

child:

Mark Lawrence Parnell

child:

Coralie Ann Parnell