John Alyn Murdoch

Background

Murdoch, John Alyn was born on January 1, 1946 in Elko, Nevada, United States. Son of William Wallace and Eileen Louise (Murphy) Murdoch.

Education

Student, Utah State University, 1964-1967; student, Saddleback Junior College, Mission Viejo, California, 1971-1974; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Florida, 1982.

Career

Draftsman, engineer assistant, Community College Oliver, Professional Engineer, Gainesville, Florida, 1979-1983; engineer, Solar Energy and Energy Conversion Laboratory, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1980-1981; engineer, project manager solar energy & energy conservation laboratory, U. Florida, since 1982.

Achievements

• John Alyn Murdoch has been listed as a noteworthy Engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the board management Gainesville Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983-1987, vice chairman, 1984, chairman, 1985-1987, board directors, since 1987, 1st vice president, since 1988, president of the board directors, since 1989. Chairman of the Board Gator Child Care, Inc., 1979-1980. Served to captain United States Marine Corps, 1967-1974, with research, 1974-1982.

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials, ACFE, NAFE, NSPE, National Rifle Association.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Manown, January 3, 1973. Children: April Elizabeth, Bryon Anthony.

Father:

William Wallace Murdoch

Mother:

Eileen Louise (Murphy) Murdoch

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Manown

child:

Bryon Anthony Murdoch

child:

April Elizabeth Murdoch