Background
Watson, Gary Edward was born on September 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gerald and Lorainne (Siegel) Watson.
Watson, Gary Edward was born on September 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gerald and Lorainne (Siegel) Watson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, 1970. Master of Business Administration, Indiana Northern University, 1975.
Product engineer, Teledyne Water Pik, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1975-1977; manager engineering Western Products division, Douglas Dynamics Limited liability company, Milwaukee, 1977-1979; vice president engineering Western Products division, Douglas Dynamics Limited liability company, Milwaukee, 1979-1991; vice president engineering, Douglas Dynamics Limited liability company, Milwaukee, 1991-1997; assistant to president, Douglas Dynamics Limited liability company, Milwaukee, since 1997.
Board of directors Milwaukee Kickers Soccer, 1988-1991. Member various boards St. James and Cecial's Church, Mequon, Wisconsin, 1980's. Member American Society for Testing and Materials (member D20 committee since 1972), National Society Engineering Mgrs., Society Automotive Engineers (Outstanding Member 1986, Recognition for Section Board 1990-1993), American Society Quality (certified quality engineer).
Married Patricia O'Connor, August 8, 1970. Children: Colleen, Andrew, Brian.