Background
Saunby, John Brian was born on March 7, 1933 in Hull, England. Son of Clive Henry and Frances Evelyn (Smith) Saunby. came to the United States, 1959.
petrochemical company executive
Saunby, John Brian was born on March 7, 1933 in Hull, England. Son of Clive Henry and Frances Evelyn (Smith) Saunby. came to the United States, 1959.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Birmingham University, England, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Birmingham University, England, 1957.
Postdoctoral fellow, National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada, 1957-1959; chemical engineer, Union Carbide corporation, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1959-1965; group leader, Union Carbide corporation, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1965-1973; associate director, Union Carbide corporation, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1973-1980; director licensing, Union Carbide corporation, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1978-1980; director research and development, Union Carbide corporation, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1980-1992; consultant Research and Development, National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research program, since 1992. Chairman National Science Foundation Experimental Program for Stimulation of Competitive Research, West Virginia,1980-1985, 89-92. West Virginia representative Southern Technology Council, 1989-1992.
Board directors Kanawha Valley Youth Orchestra, Charleston, 1972-1978, president, 1972-1978. Board directors West Virginia Opera Theater, Charleston, 1978-1979. Member arts and science advisory board West Virginia University, 1985-1992.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers Clubs: Les Amis du Vin (Charleston).
Married Eileen Mary Hillman, September 1, 1956. Children: Carole, Linda.