Background
Paige, Hilliard Wegner was born on October 2, 1919 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Wegner and Ruth (Hill) Paige.
consultant corporate executive
Paige, Hilliard Wegner was born on October 2, 1919 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Wegner and Ruth (Hill) Paige.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1941. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1971.
Senior vice president for aerospace and computer operations, General Electric, New York City, 1941-1971; president, General Dynamics, St. Louis, 1971-1973; chairman, chief Executive officer, Satellite Business Systems, Inc., Washington, 1973-1976; vice Chairman of the Board, International Energy Associations, Ltd., Washington, 1976-1985; Chairman of the Board, H.A. Knott, Ltd., Silver Spring, Maryland., 1984-1989. Vice chairman The Atlantic Council of the United States, since 1987, Gallager Marine Systems, Inc., since 1993.
Member Defense Science Board United States Department Defense, Washington, 1973-1978. Trustee Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, since 1974. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (founding director), Explorers Club (national).
Member National Academy of Engineering. Clubs: Metropolitan, Chevy Chase (Washington). Conquistadores del Cielo.
Married Dorothea Magner, December 8, 1945. Children: Elizabeth, Deborah, Hilliard, Junior.