Background
Harshbarger, Earl Dean was born on April 9, 1940 in Logan, West Virginia, United States. Son of Arthur Henry and Eva Maude (Kirby) Harshbarger.
Harshbarger, Earl Dean was born on April 9, 1940 in Logan, West Virginia, United States. Son of Arthur Henry and Eva Maude (Kirby) Harshbarger.
Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, W. Virginia Technology, 1963; Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1969.
Test engineer, Babcox & Wilcox Company Research Center, Alliance, Ohio., 1963-1966; mechanic engineer, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris, Tennessee, 1966-1981; supervisor research & testing, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris, 1981-1987; manager engineering support, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris, since 1987.
Chairman Norris Water Commission, since 1975. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, International Association Hydraulic Research, National Management Association, United States Committee on Large Dams, Lions Club (secretary Norris chapter since 1980).
Married Nellie Jean Sizemore, December 22, 1962. Children: Cynthia, Jeffrey, James.