Background
Cosgrove, John Darrell was born on December 14, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Walter John and Gertrude Anastasia (McEnany) Cosgrove.
Cosgrove, John Darrell was born on December 14, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Walter John and Gertrude Anastasia (McEnany) Cosgrove.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1956.
Design engineer Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids, 1956-1963, group head antenna couplers, 1963-1966, department head high frequency communications, 1966-1969, assistant director high frequency communications, 1969-1970, director advanced communications systems engineering, 1970-1972, director engineering, 1972-1974. Vice president Collins Telecommunications Products, 1974-1976, vice president, general manager, 1976-1984. President Collins Defense Communications, since 1984.
Chairman board directors Farmers Savings Bank, Walford, Iowa.
Member electric engineering advisory board Iowa State University, Ames, since 1983. Trustee Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, 1979-1985, Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, since 1981. Served to Second lieutenant United States Army Reserve, since 1957.
Member Association United States Army, Air Force Association, Army Aviation Association American (chapter president 1982-1983), Armed Forces Communications/Electronics Association (chapter president since 1984), Cedar Rapids C. of Chamber (board directors 1980-1986). Clubs: Cedar Rapids Country, Collins Management (president 1975-1976). Lodges: Association Old Crows.
Married Cordelia Alma Erusha, January 18, 1958. Children: Kelly, Jill, Tracey, Patrick.