Background
Backes, George Michael was born on November 15, 1930 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of George Edgar and Sade Agnes (Christenson) Backes.
consultant manufacturing executive mechanical engineer
Backes, George Michael was born on November 15, 1930 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of George Edgar and Sade Agnes (Christenson) Backes.
At, Northern State University, Marquette, Michigan, 1948—1950. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technology University, 1953.
Experimental test engineer Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, 1953—1955, Solar, San Diego, 1955—1958, group engineer, 1958—1961, project engineer, 1961—1968, product engineer, 1968—1974, vice president and general manager Turbomach division, 1974—1983, consultant, since 1983. Founder Turbomach division Solar, San Diego, 1975. Founder joint venture with Solar-Dowty Corporation Turbotronics, 1980.
Consultant to aerospace companies.
President Pacifica Association, San Diego. Member United States Army Blue Ribbon Panel, 1979—1981. Member of Association United States Army.
Married Beverly Lois Backes, April 17, 1953 (divorced 1967). Children: Diane Michael, Leigh Allyn. Married Virginia Susan Martin, March 7, 1982.