Background
Byars, Howard Marvin was born on November 6, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Gilbert Theodore Thompson and Lois Fern (Davidson) Dula.
educator civil engineer Construction executive
Byars, Howard Marvin was born on November 6, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Gilbert Theodore Thompson and Lois Fern (Davidson) Dula.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Nevada, 1952. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Nevada, 1954.
Chief estimator Isbell Construction Company, Reno, 1952-1962. General manager Helms Construction Company, 1962-1965. Chief Executive Officer, owner Byars Construction Company, from 1965.
Past board directors, Young Men’s Christian Association, Reno, Nevada, Campfire Girls, Reno. Chairman Washoe Airport Authority, Reno, 1985, Reno National Championship Air Race, since 1985. Member National Society Professional Engineers (Engineer of Year 1983), Nevada Society Professional Engineers (Engineer of Year 1983), Association General Contractors (national board directors since 1972), Hidden Valley Country Club (board directors).
Married Tosca Lee, August, 1952. Children: Mark, Christine, Sheril.