Background
Hemmen, Hendrik Fokko Van was born on January 8, 1960 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1976. Son of Henk and Geertruida Sabiena (Teffer) Van Hemmen.
Hemmen, Hendrik Fokko Van was born on January 8, 1960 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1976. Son of Henk and Geertruida Sabiena (Teffer) Van Hemmen.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace & Ocean Engineering, Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, 1982.
Engineer, MAR Inc., Rockville, Maryland., 1980-1981; engineer, surveyor, American Bureau Shipping, New York City, 1982-1984; chief engineer, Johan Valentjn Inc., Newport, Rhode Island, 1984-1988; consultant, Francis A. Martin & Ottaway Inc., New York City, 1988-1992; partner, Martin, Ottaway & Van Hemmen, Inc., New York City, since 1992. Consultant to underwriters, finance institutions, attorneys, shipping companies and vehicle managers.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior, student engineers council representative 1981-1982, Design Competition award 1982), National Society of Professional Engineers, National Academy Forensic Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (vice chairman student chapter 1981-1982, New York State papers chairman 1992, National Student Paper award 1982), United States Naval Institute (life).
Married Anne Crosley Forsyth, April 5, 1986. Children: Hendrik James, Hannah Gretchen, Abigail Ruth.