Background
Bergen,, Howard Silas was born on April 4, 1921 in St. Louis. Son of Howard S. and Marion Leonie (Broyer) Bergen.
Chemical and plastics company executive
Bergen,, Howard Silas was born on April 4, 1921 in St. Louis. Son of Howard S. and Marion Leonie (Broyer) Bergen.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1942.
Engaged in plasticizer development Monsanto Company, St. Louis, 1946—1955, field sales specialist, 1955—1957, product manager plasticizers, 1957—1964, director sales, 1964—1967, sales director functional fluids, 1967—1968, business director functional fluids, 1968—1970, business director specialty products, 1970—1976. President Shintech, Inc., Houston, 1976—1977. General manager resins Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Atlanta, 1978—1981, vice president, since 1981.
Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
God should be loved with hearts as well as with minds. To the best of ability everyone needs to think things through in the light of reason. This means becoming aware of different points of view, and using his or her critical thinking to make sense of God's world.
Member of Formaldehyde Institute (vice chairman), Pulp Chemical Association (executive committee), Paper Industry Management Association, Society Plastics Industry, American Chemical Society, Atlanta Athletic Club, Forst Hills Country Club, Alpha Chi Sigma, Sigma Xi.
Married G. Carol Bergen, July 8, 1983. Children from previous marriage: Lisa T., Laurie A., Bruce H., Patricia A., Leslie.