Emil J. Vodonick

Background

Vodonick, Emil J. was born on October 10, 1918 in Chisholm, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph Leanard and Mary Ann (Furst) Vodonick.

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, University Minnesota, 1942; Master of Science, University of California, 1972.

Career

Structural research engineer various, 1942-1958. Staff assistant vice president Sundstrand Machine Tool Company, Rockford, Illinois, 1958-1961. Chief program manager Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Brigham City, Utah, 1961-1964.

Project engineer Autonetics Systems Division, Anaheim, California, 1964-1970. Environmental consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Clear Lake, Texas, 1972-1974. Director environmental health Coconino County, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1974-1976.

Engineer Air Resources Board California State, El Monte, 1976-1982. Technical vice president Vodonick Associates, Garden Grove, California, since 1977. Instructor professor Alabama Polytechnic Institute Extension, Brimingham, 1948-1949.

Instructor Rockford College, Illinois, 1959-1960. Senior engineering consultant Service Civil International, Anaheim, California, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Achievements include development of the largest dynamic shaking systems in the United States, development of down draft stove to reduce emissions, design and development to test aircraft using a free floating balanced loading.

Membership

Member County State Committee, Brigham City, Utah, 1961-1962. Precinct captain Garden Grove, 1988, 90, 92, 94.

Connections

Married Marion Winifred Smith, February 4, 1944. Children: E. John, David Smith, Mark Joseph, Virginia Susan, Laurie Ann, Mary Ellen.

Father:

Joseph Leanard Vodonick

Mother:

Mary Ann (Furst) Vodonick

Spouse:

Marion Winifred Smith

child:

David Smith Vodonick

child:

Mary Ellen Vodonick

child:

Laurie Ann Vodonick

child:

Mark Joseph Vodonick

child:

E. John Vodonick

child:

Virginia Susan Vodonick