John Henry Fernandes

Background

Fernandes, John Henry was born on August 21, 1924 in Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Margaret A. (Moran) Fernandes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Rhode Island, 1949. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1953. Doctor of Science, Calvin College, 1960.

Career

Service engineer, Combustion Engineering, New York City, 1949-1950; associate professor, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1950-1960; professor, head mechanic engineer, Manhatten College, New York City, 1960-1963; corporation director technical translations, Combustion Engineering, Winsdor, Conference, 1963-1984; vice-president, director energy division, Maguire Group Inc., Foxborough, Massachusetts, 1984-1990; private consultant, Fernandes & Association, Tiverton, Rhode Island, since 1990.

Membership

Advisory committee to mayor City Committee on Professional Appts., Easton, 1959-1960. Chairman air and water pollution Town Commission, Windsor, Conference, 1972-1984. 2d Lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946.

Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (president 1993-1994, recipient Code and Standards medal, Performance Test Codes medal, Centennial award, numerous service awards). Member National Society of Professional Engineers, American Academy Environmental Engineers, Air and Waste Management Association.

Connections

Married Ann Francis Lopes, June 9, 1947. Children: Ann Marie, John, Mary Lou, Judy, Mark, Carolyn.

Father:

Joseph F. Fernandes

Mother:

Margaret A. (Moran) Fernandes

Spouse:

Ann Francis Lopes

child:

Mark Fernandes

child:

Judy Fernandes

child:

John Fernandes

child:

Carolyn Fernandes

child:

Ann Marie Fernandes

child:

Mary Lou Fernandes