Background
Wood, Gerard Edward was born on October 13, 1938 in Rochdale, England. Son of Charles William and Cora (Cooper) Wood. came to the United States, 1989.
Wood, Gerard Edward was born on October 13, 1938 in Rochdale, England. Son of Charles William and Cora (Cooper) Wood. came to the United States, 1989.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University Leeds, England, 1961.
Assistant pit engineer, Iron Ore Company of Canada, Schefferville, Quebec, 1961-1965; mine engineer, Cerro Corporation, Cerro De Pasco, Peru, 1963-1965; chief engineer, First Maritime Mining Corporation, Tilt Cove, Newfoundland, 1965-1966; mine engineer, Texas Gulf Sulphur Company, Timmins, Ontario, Canada, 1966-1967; engineering systems analyst, Iron Ore Company of Canada, Schefferville, 1967-1969; mining investment analyst, mineral economist, Hector Chisholm & Company, Government of Canada and Grant Johnston Ltd., Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario, 1969-1980; from business development management to general manager operations, Steep Rock Resources, Toronto, Ontario, 1980-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Steep Rock Resources, Toronto, Ontario, 1985-1989; president, chief Executive officer, Zemex Corporation, New York City, 1989-1991; president, chief Executive officer, Zemex Corporation, Asheville, North Carolina, since 1991. Director Zemex Corporation, New York City, since 1989.
With RAFVR, 1958-1961. Member Canada Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, Colburn Gem. and Mineral Museum (board directors since 1992), Engineers Club of Toronto.
Married Jacqueline Ann Sharp, July 21, 1962. Children: Catherine, Louise, Helen.