Donald Robert Bahnfleth

Background

Bahnfleth, Donald Robert was born on July 16, 1927 in West Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Oscar Bahnfleth and Charlotte Isabel (Hartman) Bahnfleth Larson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Illinois, 1952. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1956.

Career

Research assistant professor University Illinois, Urbana, 1955—1960. Editor Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning, Chicago, 1960—1970. Editorial director, 1970—1971.

Executive vice president Z.B.A., Inc., Cincinnati, 1976—1984. President, since 1984. Industrial and professional advisory council Pennsylvania State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology University, Colorado State University, Texas Tech University.

Co-operation, and technical assessment in wind engineering. Advisory board National Academy of Sciences, 1958—1971. Chairman congregation and council Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1969—1970.

Treasurer St. Paul Lutheran Village, Inc., 1972—1976. Board elders St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1977—1980. Chairman new mission committee, 1977—1983, since 1987.

Chairman congregation, 1987—1991. Member advanced oun. Pennsylvania State University, Technology State University, Colorado State University, Texas Technology University. With United States Navy, 1945-1948.

Achievements

• Donald Robert Bahnfleth has been listed as a noteworthy company executive, engineering, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (chairman various commission, international president 1985-1986). Member University of Illinois Mechanics and Industrial Engineering Alumni Association (president of the board directors 1970-1971), Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Photography, hiking, fishing, golf.

Connections

Married Joan Harbelis, July 1, 1951. Children: William Parry, Matthew David, Andrew John.

Father:

William Oscar Bahnfleth Larson

Mother:

Charlotte Isabel (Hartman) Bahnfleth Larson

Spouse:

Joan Harbelis

child:

Matthew David Bahnfleth

child:

Andrew John Bahnfleth

child:

William Parry Bahnfleth