Background

Edwards,, Hero Joseph was born on February 11, 1933 in New Orleans. Son of Hero Joseph and Amelie Eugenie (Albert) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Tulane University, 1955. Juris Doctor, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1968.

Career

With New Orleans Public Service Inc., 1958—1969, executive assistant, 1969—1975, director personnel, 1975—1976, vice president administration, 1976—1978, vice president operations, from 1978. Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1955-1958.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Louisiana Engineer, Radio Corporation of America, 1955. Bar: Louisiana 1968.

Membership

Active International House, New Orleans, from 1971, United Way, New Orleans, from 1981. Member New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Engineering Society, Engineers Club New Orleans, Rotary.

Connections

Married Joyce Carol Schneider, May 28, 1955. Children: Susan, Cynthia, Linda, Richard, Stephen, Jeanne.

Father:

Hero Joseph Edwards,

Mother:

Amelie Eugenie (Albert) Edwards,

Spouse:

Joyce Carol Schneider

child:

Linda Edwards,

child:

Cynthia Edwards,

child:

Susan Edwards,

child:

Jeanne Edwards,

child:

Stephen Edwards,

child:

Richard Edwards,