George Atkin

Background

Atkin, George was born on February 4, 1925 in Tidioute, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George William and Frances (Crippen) Atkin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, 1949.

Career

Engineer, McMinns Industries, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1949-1952; vice president, McMinns Industries, Lancaster, 1952-1959; proprietor, George Atkin Consulting, Tidioute, Pennsylvania, 1959-1968; president, Northwest Engineering, Tidioute, 1968-1980; chairman, Northwest Engineering, Tidioute, since 1980. Consultant George M. Brewster Company, Bigota, New Jersey, 1953-1961, AW Cross, Inc., Florence, New Jersey, 1963-1983, Sonas Sys., Inc., Tallahassee, Florida, 1964-1968.

Achievements

• George Atkin has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Southwest Authority, Tidioute, 1964-1967. President Warren (Pennsylvania) Chamber of Commerce, 1972. With United States Army, 1943-1946.

Member Pennsylvania Society Professional Engineers (president 1979-1980), Florida Engineering Society, Elks, Conewangoe Club, Franklin Club.

Interests

• Avocation: fishing.

Connections

Married Isabella Veronica Rondinelli, March 25, 1946. Children: Stephen, Stephanie.

Father:

George William Atkin

Mother:

Frances (Crippen) Atkin

Spouse:

Isabella Veronica Rondinelli

child:

Stephanie Atkin

child:

Stephen Atkin