George H. Schofield

Background

Schofield, George H. was born on November 18, 1929 in Newark. Son of George H. and Louise (Minder) Schofield.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Vermont, 1951.

Career

Various finance positions general management, General Electric Company, 1951-1985; vice president, General Electric Company, 1978-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Zurn Industries Inc., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1985-1986; chairman, chief Executive officer, Zurn Industries Inc., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1986-1994; Chairman, Board Of Directors, 1994-1995; retired. Board directors Autoclave Engineers, Inc., National Fuel Gas, Inc., Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Achievements

• Avocations: golf; skiing. Reading M C.

Membership

Trustee Gannon University. Board directors Erie Conference Community Development, United Way Erie County. Chairman Leadership Giving, 1990-1991.

President Northwest Pennsylvania Coalition for Health Cost Containment. Member Pennsylvania Business Roundtable, Pennsylvania Chamber Business and Industry (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: golf; skiing.

Connections

Married Barbara Shimmin. Children: George, Linda, Lauren, Robert.

Father:

George H. Schofield

Mother:

Louise (Minder) Schofield

Spouse:

Barbara Shimmin

child:

Robert Schofield

child:

Lauren Schofield

child:

Linda Schofield

child:

George Schofield