Background
Hergert, Herbert Lawrence was born on February 20, 1927 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of John Edward and Elizabeth (Blahm) Hergert.
Hergert, Herbert Lawrence was born on February 20, 1927 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of John Edward and Elizabeth (Blahm) Hergert.
Bachelor, Reed College, 1948; Master of Science, Oregon State University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 1954.
Assistant professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1952-1954; research chemist, Rayonier Inc., Shelton, Washington, 1954-1970; assistant director Research and Development, ITT Rayonier Inc., New York City, 1970-1972; vice-president, director Research and Development, ITT Rayonier Inc., New York City, 1972-1980; director quality, ITT Rayonier Inc., New York City, 1971-1979; vice-president, director technical marketing, ITT Rayonier Inc., New York City, 1980-1987; senior scientist, Repap Technologies Inc., Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1987-1997. Trustee Textile Research Institute, Princeton, New Jersey, 1976-1982, Technology Association Pulp & Paper Industries, Atlanta, 1980-1983. Forest products consultant, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, since 1987.
Chairman, board directors Shelton (Washington) General Hospital, 1962-1966, Shelton School Dirs., 1966-1970. Advisory board Cons. Baptist Theological Seminary, Denver, 1968-1979. Corporation United States Army Air Force, 1945-1946.
Fellow International Academy Wood Science. Member American Botanical Society, International Paleobotanical Society, Society Wood Science and Technology, Forest History Society.
Married Lois Marion Lilly, December 20, 1949. Children: Lawrence A., Gregory K., David E., Daniel W.