Background
Gerber, Heinz Joseph was born on April 17, 1924 in Vienna, Austria. Came to the United States, 1940. Son of Jacques and Bertha (Spielmann) Gerber.
computer automation company executive
Gerber, Heinz Joseph was born on April 17, 1924 in Vienna, Austria. Came to the United States, 1940. Son of Jacques and Bertha (Spielmann) Gerber.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1943. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1981. Doctor Engineering (honorary), University New Haven, 1990.
Doctor Engineering (honorary), University of Hartford, 1996.
Engineer, Hamilton Standard, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 1947-1951; president, Chairman of the Board, Hamilton Standard, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 1948-1996; president, Chairman of the Board, Gerber Science Inc., South Windsor, Connecticut. Chairman of the Board Gerber Optical, Inc., Gerber Science Products Inc., Gerber Garment Technology Inc., Gerber Systems Corporation.
Honorary trustee Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford Graduate Center. Member National Academy Engineering (elected 1982, Lifetime Achievement award inentrepreneurial management 1989), Connecticut Academy Science and Engineering (elected 1983). M C.
Married Sonia Kanciper, 1952. Children– David Jacques, Melisa Tina.