Background
Millar, Gordon Halstead was born on November 28, 1923 in Newark. Son of George Halstead and Dill E. (McMullen) Millar.
manufacturing executive mechanical engineer
Millar, Gordon Halstead was born on November 28, 1923 in Newark. Son of George Halstead and Dill E. (McMullen) Millar.
Biomedical Engineering, University Detroit, 1949. Honorary Doctor of Science, University Detroit, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1952.
Doctor of Humane Letters, West Coast University, 1984. Honorary Doctor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1986.
Supervisor new powerplants, Ford Motor Company, 1952-1957;
engineering manager, Meriam Instrument Company, Cleveland, 1957-1959;
director new products, McCulloch Corporation, Los Angeles, 1959-1963;
with, Deere & Company, 1963-1984;
vice president engineering, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, 1972-1984;
executive associate, Southwest Research Institute, 1987. Member Federal Advisory Committee Industrial Innovation, 1979. Chairman West Control Illinois Ednl.
Telecom. Corporation. President Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1983-1985. President, fellow Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Chairman Quad Cities chapter United Way, 1976-1977. Board directors; advisory council Bradley University College Engineering and Technology. Member executive committee Illowa council Boy Scouts American, 1977-1979.
Served with United States Army, World World War World War II. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (honorary life member), Society Automotive Engineers (president 1984, board directors 1984-1986, member national nominating committee). Member National Academy of Engineering, National Society of Professional Engineers, Engineers Joint Council, Industrial Research Institute, Engineering Society Detroit, American Society Agricultural Engineers, Illinois Society Professional Engineers, Moline Chamber of Commerce, Aviation Coun, Boat Modelers Club, North Florida O.R.C.A.S. Ship Modelers Club, North American Steam Modelers Association.
Married Virginia M. Jedryczka, August 24, 1957. Children— George B., Kathryn M., Juliet S., John G., James H.