Background
York, Jesse Louis was born on May 1, 1918 in Plains, Texas, United States. Son of Jesse Lewis and Alma Terrell (Sealy) York.
chemical engineering and environmental consultant
York, Jesse Louis was born on May 1, 1918 in Plains, Texas, United States. Son of Jesse Lewis and Alma Terrell (Sealy) York.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University New Mexico, 1938; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1940; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University Michigan, 1950.
From instructor to professor department chemical and metallurgical engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1941-1970; chief environmental scientist, Stearns-Roger Engineering Corporation, Denver, 1970-1983; vice president, Senior Management Cons., Denver, since 1984. Engineering consultant, Denver, since 1983.
Chairman planning board Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Dexter, Michigan, 1963-1970. Board directors Colorado School Mines Foundation, Golden, 1973-1994, executive director, 1989-1992. Board directors Denver Symphony Orchestra, 1982-1989.
Member national advisory board Santa Fe Opera, 1985-1992. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, American Academy Environmental Engineers (diplomate), Air and Waste Management Association.
Married Eva Jean Woods, December 15, 1945 (divorced September 1975). Children: Terrell Mae, Kathleen Lenore. Married Ruth Roberta Robinson, September 17, 1975.