Francis V. Cannon

Background

Cannon, Francis V. was born on November 1, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Francis Vincent and Marietta Elizabeth (Yerry) Cannon.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1963; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Marquette U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, 1987.

Career

Technician, Oster Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, 1959-1960; technician, Air Corps Sparkplug division General Motors Corporation, Milwaukee, 1960; instructor, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1963-1970; academic dean, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1970-1979; vice president academics, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1979-1985; executive vice president, provost, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1985-1989; chancellor, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1989-1992; president, De Vry Institute Technology, Dallas, since 1992. Construction engineering Systems Design Company, Milwaukee, 1964-1975. Adjunct Professor University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, 1987.

Membership

Officer East Side Community Council, Milwaukee, 1965-1979. Chairman East Side Transit Study Committee, Milwaukee, 1975. Member Governor's Council on Economics Issues, 1990-1992.

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (section officer 1965-1973, education award 1974), American Society Engineering.Edn. (committee chairman 1976-1979), Engineers and Scientists Milwaukee (president 1978-1979), Wisconsin Economics Education Council (board directors), Wisconsin Society Professional Engineers (Chapter.pres. and officer 1976-1982), American Legion (Executive Committee 1987-1990), Irving Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1993, chairman 1999-2000), Irving Symphony Orchestra Association (board directors, president since 1996), Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, cross-country skiing, fishing, camping.

Connections

Married Margaret AnnKlisart. Children: JoAnn, John, Joseph.

Father:

Francis Vincent Cannon

Mother:

Marietta Elizabeth (Yerry) Cannon

Spouse:

Margaret AnnKlisart

child:

John Cannon

child:

JoAnn Cannon

child:

Joseph Cannon