Harry Eugene Cotrill

Background

Cotrill,, Harry Eugene was born on March 5, 1927 in Spokane, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harry Eugene and Louisa (McLaughlin) Cotrill.

Education

Bachelor of Science with distinction, University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1951. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1952.

Career

Development engineer Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, 1953—1956, group supervisor, 1956—1960, section manager, 1960—1970, manager Morgantown project vehicle system, 1970—1971, manager microelectronics research, 1971—1973, manager automotive research project, 1973—1977, staff engineer energy conversion & control division, 1977—1978, deputy manager, mechanical and chemical system division, 1978—1988, manager computer aided engineering, 1989, retired, 1989. Owner Cotrill Engineering, Vista, California, 1989—1995, retired, 1995.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents for high strain rate tester.

Membership

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), Society of Automotive Engineer, Phi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Auto restoration, model building.

Connections

Married Willa Lou Sundberg, February 2, 1946. Children: Cameron, Caroline Cotrill Waugh.

Father:

Harry Eugene Cotrill

Mother:

Louisa (McLaughlin) Cotrill

Spouse:

Willa Lou Sundberg

child:

Cameron Cotrill,

child:

Caroline Cotrill Waugh Cotrill,