Background
Byker, Harlan Jay was born on August 31, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gary and Henrietta Rollena (Blankespoor) Byker.
administrator research scientist
Byker, Harlan Jay was born on August 31, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gary and Henrietta Rollena (Blankespoor) Byker.
Student, Calvin College, 1972-1974; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Montana State University, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Montana State University, 1979.
Principal research scientist, Battelle Columbus (Ohio) laboratories, 1979-1985; director electrochemical technical, Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, Michigan, 1985-1993; vice president electrochemical research, Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, Michigan, since 1993; also board directors, Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, Michigan.
Member Electrochemical Society American, American Chemical Society.
Married Terri Lynn Northouse, June 2, 1973. Children: Erin Nichole, Cori Darleen, Levi Gary.