John Apinis

Background

Apinis, John was born on March 20, 1933 in Katvari, Latvia.

Education

Came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1954. Son of Augusts and Marta (Gravelsins) A.;m. Johnnie Verena Burden, February 6, 1960.

Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1960.

Career

Apprentice, American Thread Company, Willimantic, Connecticut, 1951-1952, Leiss Velvet Manufacturing Company, Willimantic,1952-1953. Assistant plant chemist Burlington Industries, Wake Finishing Company, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1960-1965, plant chemist, 1965-1975, manager department dyeing, 1975-1976, technical coordinator, 1976-1994.

Achievements

• John Apinis has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955.Mem. American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists. Clubs: Elks, Rotary (vice president 1963-1964, president 1964-1965, director 1963-1966), Raleigh Music, Questers (vice president 1977-1978, president 1978-1979), Raleigh Clemson Alumni (president 1976-1977).Research in textile color computer and chromosorter.