Background
Flora, Edward Benjamin was born on June 23, 1929 in Phillipsburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Russell Thomas and Elizabeth Lucille (Hollinger) Flora.
Flora, Edward Benjamin was born on June 23, 1929 in Phillipsburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Russell Thomas and Elizabeth Lucille (Hollinger) Flora.
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1951. Master of Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1953.
Project engineer, Nevis Cyclotron Laboratory Columbia University, Irvington, New York, 1953-1958; senior engineer, Dalmo Victor Company, Belmont, California, 1958-1963; partner, PYRCO Company, San Carlos, California, 1960-1963; vice president, manager, Anamet laboratories, Inc., San Carlos, 1963-1968; vice president, manager applied mechanics division, Anamet laboratories, Inc., San Carlos, 1968-1982; president, treasurer, Anamet laboratories, Inc., Hayward, California, since 1982.
Member St. Gregory's Catholic School Board Education, San Mateo, California, 1971-1972. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Automotive Engineers, Society for Experimental Mechanics (chapter treasurer 1981-1984), American Society for Testing and Materials, Sequoia Club (Redwood City, California).
Married Dolores Genevieve Havrilla, May 3, 1952. Children: Christopher Dennis, Stephanie Ann, Christine Marie.