Background
McNamara, Edward Paul was born on September 27, 1911 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John Vincent and Josephine (McChristian) McNamara.
McNamara, Edward Paul was born on September 27, 1911 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John Vincent and Josephine (McChristian) McNamara.
Student, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1932. Bachelor of Science, Alfred University, New York, 1935. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1937.
Postgraduate, University Cincinnati, 1954.
Research assistant Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1935-1936, supervisor ceramics extension, 1936-1942. Head department ceramics Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1942-1945. President, general manager Pfatzgraff Pottery Company, York, Pennsylvania, 1945-1946.
With ceramics division Shenango Ceramics, New Castle, 1946-1953. Vice president Cambridge Tile Manufacturing Company, Cincinnati, 1953-1969. President, chief executive officer Monarch Tile Manufacturing, Inc., San Angelo, Texas, 1969-1980.
President National Institute Ceramic Engineers, Columbus, Ohio, 1972-1973, Tile Manufacturing United States, New York, 1977, Tile Council of America, Princeton, 1978. Trustee Alfred University.
Member United Way, Cincinnati, 1965-1969, Marshall, Texas, 1970, San Angelo, 1973. Chairman advisory council Retired Senior Volunteer Program, San Angelo, since 1985. Fellow American Ceramic Society.
Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society Quality Control, Keramos, Phi Lambda Upsilon (honorary). Clubs: San Angelo Country.
Married Alma May Falle, April 18, 1933. Children: Imelda McNamara Way, Edward Paul Junior.