Background
McGowan, George Vincent was born on January 30, 1928 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph H. and Ethna M. (Prahl) McGowan.
McGowan, George Vincent was born on January 30, 1928 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph H. and Ethna M. (Prahl) McGowan.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Maryland, 1951. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Villa Julie College, 1991. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Loyola College, Maryland, 1992.
Doctor of Public Service, University Maryland, 1997. Doctor of Humane Letters, University Baltimore, 2001.
Project engineer nuclear power plant, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1967-1972; chief nuclear engineer, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1972-1974; president, chief operating officer, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1980-1987; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1988-1992; chairman of the executive committee, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, since 1993; manager corporation staff services, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1974-1978; vice president management and staff services, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, 1978-1979. Board directors McCormick & Company, Organisation Resources Counselors, Inc., GTS Duratek, Scientech, Inc.
Board directors College Bound Foundation, Maryland Pride of Baltimore. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (James N. Landis medal 1992), American Nuclear Society, United States Energy Association of the World Energy Council, Engineering Society Baltimore (Founders Day award 1988), Caves Valley Golf Club, The Center Club (president board governors), University Maryland M. Club, Talbot Country Club, Annapolis Yacht Club, Maryland Club, Hunters Oak Golf Club.
Married Carol Murray, August 6, 1977. Children by a previous marriage: Gregg Blair, Bradford Kirby.