Gerald Arthur Gordon

Background

Gordon, Gerald Arthur was born on March 5, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jacob Norman and Bacia (Manfeld) Gordon.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1956; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1957; Doctor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961.

Career

Research chemist, Kimberly Clark Company, Munising, Michigan, 1961-1963; senior research scientist, Continental Can Company, Chicago, 1963-1975; advisory scientist, Continental Can Company, Chicago, 1975-1981; research consultant, Continental Fibre Drum Company (now Sonoco Fibre Drum), Lombard, Illinois, since 1981. Adjunct Professor polymer science University of Illinois, Chicago, Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois Institute Technology, 1971-1981.

Achievements

• Gerald Arthur Gordon has been listed as a notable Research scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Society Plastics Engineers, Federation American Scientists, Technology Association Pulp and Paper Industry, Gymnastics Booster Association (co-president 1984-1986), Circle Pines Center Club (board directors 1961-1973, secretary 1962-1967, president 1967-1969, 75-80).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sailing, camping, skiing, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Sandra Lee Lavine, March 31, 1967. Children: Jacob Jonathon, Eva Jennifer.

Father:

Jacob Norman Gordon

Mother:

Bacia (Manfeld) Gordon

Spouse:

Sandra Lee Lavine

child:

Eva Jennifer Gordon

child:

Jacob Jonathon Gordon