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Orphanides, Gus George was born on January 27, 1947 in New York City. Son of Gus G. and Savesta (Agapetus) Orphanides.
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Gus George Orphanides, American Research chemist. Achievements include development of novel emulsion polymers and polymer intermediates, international technology transfer, technology licensing, lab-to-plant technology transfer, plant start-up, commercialized new products. Decorated Army Commendation medal; recipient Army Certified of Achievment; New York State Regents scholar, 1963-1967.
Education
Bachelor of Science with honors, Hobart College, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1972.
Career
Chemist, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1974-1979; chemist, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company, Beaumont, Texas, 1979-1981; chemist, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1981-1984; applications manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1984-1985; commercial manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1985-1988; research manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1988-1991; senior commercial development manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1991-1994; commercial development manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1995-1996; Research and Development manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1996-1998; global technical service manager, Air Products, Allentown, Pennsylvania, since 1998.
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Membership
Physical rehabilitation hospital volunteer in occupational therapy. First lieutenant United States Army, 1972-1974. Member American Chemical Society.
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Married Jeanne Wood, February 3, 1968. Children: Alyson, Paul, Lindsay.
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Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican