Background
Behm, Forrest Edwin was born on July 31, 1919 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Forrest E. and Lisle (Jacobson) Behm.
glass manufacturing company executive
Behm, Forrest Edwin was born on July 31, 1919 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Forrest E. and Lisle (Jacobson) Behm.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1941. Doctor of Laws, University Nebraska, 1965. Doctor of Humane Letters, University Nebraska, 1991.
Foreman to plant manager, Corning (New York) Glass Works and affiliates, 1946-1955; division, sales and manufacturing manager, Corning Glass Works, 1955-1961; vice president, Corning Glass Works, 1961-1965; president, board directors, Corning International Corporation, 1965-1975; senior vice president, member management committee, board directors, Corning Glass Works, 1975-1982; senior vice president operations, Corning Glass Works, 1982-1983; director quality, Corning Glass Works, 1983-1987; private practice, since 1987. Board examiners Malcolm Baldridge National Quality award, senior examiner, 1989, 90, judge for New York State Quality award, 1991, 92.
(Corning Inc. history and renewal)
Served to major Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Electronic Industries Association (Board of Governors), Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Ethel E. Groth, Aug.11, 1943 (divorced 2004). Children: Courtney Ann, Douglas, Brian, Gregory. Married Eelizabeth Ethel Betty.