Background
Donovan, George Joseph was born on April 15, 1935 in Jersey City. Son of Matthew T. and Jean (Wilson) Donovan.
consultant transportation executive
Donovan, George Joseph was born on April 15, 1935 in Jersey City. Son of Matthew T. and Jean (Wilson) Donovan.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, St. Peter's College, Jersey City. Postgraduate in organic chemistry, Seaton Hall University. Postgraduate in finance and marketing, New York University.
Postgraduate in international relations, University Pennsylvania.
Research chemist, Reaction Motors, Inc., Denville, New Jersey, 1956-1958;
research and development technical representative, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1961-1963;
assistant manager midwest regional office, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1963-1965;
manager, director aerospace marketing, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1965-1974;
assistant to president, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1974-1975;
corporation director marketing, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1975-1977;
vice president, Thiokol Corporation, Washington, 1977-1982;
deputy assistant secretary for systems, Office of Assistant Secretary Air Force for Research and Development and Logistics, Washington, 1983-1985;
principal deputy assistant secretary, Office of Assistant Secretary Air Force for Research and Development and Logistics, Washington, 1985-1986;
president, Prime Resources, 1986-1987;
vice president Washington operations, Texas Instruments Inc., 1988-1991;
vice president govtl Relations, Smiths Industries, since 1991;
also board directors, Smiths Industries. Consultant to industry and government, Defense Science Board. Member Naval Research Advisory Committee.
Board directors United Service Organizations Capital.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Navy League, Air Force Association (board directors), Navy League (executive committee), Association United States Army, Navy League (board directors), National Defense Industrial Association (board directors, chairman public policy committee), Congressional Country Club.
Married Susan M. Tamborini. Children– Marybeth, George Joseph Junior, Amy.