Background
Lightsey, George Rodney was born on January 17, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sharp and Elsia Ray (Williams) Lightsey.
Lightsey, George Rodney was born on January 17, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sharp and Elsia Ray (Williams) Lightsey.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1965. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1967. The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1969.
Polymer engineer National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, 1969-1971. Research engineer Proctor and Gamble Corporation, Memphis, 1971-1973. Assistant professor chemical engineering Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1973-1975.
Professor chemical engineering Mississippi State University, Starkville, from 1975. President Lightsey Engineering, Ltd., Starkville, since 1978. Visiting lecturer in chemical engineering University Auckland, New Zealand, 1981.
Erskind fellow in chemical engineering, University ChristChurch, New Zealand, 1986. Research leader in field.
Leader Girl Scouts of America, Starkville, 1976-1983. Coach Girls' Sports, Starkville, 1978-1984. Captain United States Army, 1970-1971.
Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Forest Products Division award 1986), American Society for Training and Development, Society Plastic Engineers (session chairman 1973-1995), Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry.
Married Mary Jane Webb, March 29, 1964. Children: Anne Kathleen, Beth Marie.