Jack Cahoon

Background

Cahoon,, Jack was born on July 11, 1925 in Quincy, Florida, United States. Son of Jack and Mattie Lee (Cox) Cahoon.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 1948. M.S.M.E., University Oklahoma, 1958.

Career

Combustion engineer Republic Steel, Gadsden, 1948—1950. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1950, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1968. Various positions research and devel, 1972.

Retired, 1972; senior systems engineer Teledyne Brown, Huntsville, 1972—1974, consultant engineer, president subordinate company, 1974—1976. Technical director and quality manager ITT Henze Service division ITT Grinnell Valve Company, Inc., Mobile, since 1977. Served with United States Army, 1946-1947.

Membership

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (boiler and pressure vessel code subcommittee on safety valve requirements), Retired Officers Association, National Association Valve Rebuilders (secretary-treasurer 1982-1983), American Welding Society, Society Non-Destructive Testing (level III examiner penetrant testing since 1978, national board committee repair of safety and safety relief valves).

Connections

Married Patty Sue Moore, March 2, 1952. Children: Douglas Mark, Jamie Carol.

Father:

Jack Cahoon

Mother:

Mattie Lee (Cox) Cahoon

Spouse:

Patty Sue Moore

child:

Douglas Mark Cahoon,

child:

Jamie Carol Cahoon,