Background
Devitt, John Lawrence was born on September 27, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Oliver Hinkley and Ellen Elizabeth (McPherson) Devitt.
Devitt, John Lawrence was born on September 27, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Oliver Hinkley and Ellen Elizabeth (McPherson) Devitt.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Colorado, 1945. Master of Science, University Colorado, 1949.
Engineer, United States Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, 1947-1950; plant manager, American Machine and Foundry Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1951-1955; vice president, general manager, Whittaker Corporation Power Sources division, Denver, 1955-1961; chief engineer, Metron Instrument Company, Denver, 1962-1965; manager of electrochemistry, Gates Corporation, Denver, 1965-1971; private practice as a consulting engineer, Denver, since 1971. Professional jazz musician (saxophone), Denver, since 1946.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1954, PTO. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, The Electrochemical Society, American Chemical Society, Colorado Mountain Club (president 1975), American Alpine (Golden, Colorado), Battery Council International, Society Automotive Engineers.
Children: Jane, David, Ellen.