Background
Mechlin, George Francis was born on July 23, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Francis and Ruth (Butler) Mechlin.
electrical manufacturing company executive
Mechlin, George Francis was born on July 23, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Francis and Ruth (Butler) Mechlin.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Pittsburgh, 1944. Master of Science in Physics, University Pittsburgh, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University Pittsburgh, 1951.
With, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, 1949-1987; general manager astronuclear/oceanic division, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1971-1972; vice president astronuclear laboratory, oceanic and marine divisions, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, 1972-1973; vice president R & D, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1973-1987; public service consultant, since 1990.
Past board directors Buhl Planatarium. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Academy Engineering, American Physical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Mary Louise Megaffin, June 25, 1949. Children: David Whitehead, Thomas, Elizabeth Thompson, Ann Louise.