Frederick Parsons McGehan

Background

McGehan, Frederick Parsons was born on October 20, 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frederick Parsons and Doris Gertrude (Clough) McGehan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in English, Holy Cross College, 1963. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1964.

Career

Reporter Providence Journal, 1964-1966. Science reporter Newhouse News Service, Washington, 1966-1968, Baltimore Sun, 1968-1974. Public affairs specialist National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 1974-1977, Boulder, Colorado, 1977-1985.

Public affairs director National Institute Standards & Technology, since 1985.

Membership

Sergeant United States Army, 1964-1970. Member Boulder Press Club.

Interests

• Skiing, hiking.

Connections

Married Barbara Joan Beckley, November 11, 1967. Children: John Patrick, Matthew Robert, Anne Elizabeth.

Father:

Frederick Parsons McGehan

Mother:

Doris Gertrude (Clough) McGehan

Spouse:

Barbara Joan Beckley

child:

John Patrick McGehan

child:

Matthew Robert McGehan

child:

Anne Elizabeth McGehan