John Ellis Werner

Background

Werner, John Ellis was born on October 25, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harold Douglas and Anne Mae (Ellis) Werner.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Pennsylvania State University, 1954. Master of Science in Metallurgy, Pennsylvania State University, 1960.

Career

Engineer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Lackawanna, New York, 1954-1958; research engineer steelmaking, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1960-1965; supervisor steelmaking processes, Bethlehem, 1965-1966; assistant section manager steelmaking, Bethlehem, 1966-1969; section manager physical metallurgy, Bethlehem, 1969-1974; assistant division manager product research, Bethlehem, 1974-1976; assistant division manager primary processes, Bethlehem, 1976-1978; manager raw materials and chemical processes, Bethlehem, 1978-1982; director research, Bethlehem, 1982-1984; director technical transfer and ventures, Bethlehem, 1985; director research and development Advanced Technology Center, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1986-1988; president, Chief Executive Officer, Ben Franklin Center, University Park, since 1989. Former board directors Consep Membranes, Inc., Bend, Oregon, ABEC, Inc., Bethlehem. Board directors Tri-County Habitat for Humanity, 1991, CommonwealthBank-West, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Ellis Werner has been listed as a noteworthy development executive, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1955-1956. Member Metal Properties Council (board directors 1982-1986), American Society Metals (Bradley Stoughton award 1980), American Iron and Steel Institute (board directors 1970-1974), American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers (chairman physical chemistry of steelmaking 1970), American Society Metals (international, board directors government public affairs committee since 1978).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing; canoeing. Sailing; golf.

Connections

Married Marjorie Mae Wood, April 27, 1957. Children: John Preston, Jennifer Ann, Jessica Carol, Andrew Robert.

Father:

Harold Douglas Werner

Mother:

Anne Mae (Ellis) Werner

Spouse:

Marjorie Mae Wood

child:

John Preston Werner

child:

Jessica Carol Werner

child:

Jennifer Ann Werner

child:

Andrew Robert Werner