Background
McGovern, Garry John was born on May 8, 1946 in Buffalo. Son of John M. and Mildred L. McGovern.
manufacturing company executive
McGovern, Garry John was born on May 8, 1946 in Buffalo. Son of John M. and Mildred L. McGovern.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1968; postgraduate, Harvard University, University of Virginia, 1970-1985.
Sales engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Buffalo, 1968-1976; sales manager, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1977-1983; national accounts manager, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1983-1986; division marketing manager, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1987-1989; director marketing and sales, Justrite Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 1989-1990; senior vice president, chief operating officer, Haz-Stor Company, Chicago, since 1990. Chairman Westinghouse Centers Excellence, Pittsburgh, 1988, committee chairman Westinghouse Corporation Svc. Council, 1986-1989.
Board of directors Hidden Valley Foundation, Somerset, Pennsylvania, 1988. President Kinvara Civic Association, Pittsburgh, 1987. Active Little League.
Member American Chemical Society, National Fire Protection Association, Association Iron and SteelEngrs., Engineers Society, Certified Hazardous Materials Mgrs.
Married Susan K. Biermann, June 25, 1977. Children: Andrew J., Adam M.