John Louis Heckel

Background

Heckel, John Louis was born on July 12, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Russel Criblez and Ruth Selma (Heid) Heckel.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy with honors, National University San Diego, 1984.

Career

Division manager, Aerojet Divisions, Azusa, California, 1956-1970; division manager, Aerojet Divisions, Seattle and Washington, 1956-1970; president, Aerojet-Space General Company, El Monte, California, 1970-1972; president, Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company, Sacramento, 1972-1977; group vice president, Aerojet Sacramento Companies, 1977-1981; president, Aerojet General, La Jolla, California, 1981-1985; chairman, chief Executive officer, Aerojet General, 1985-1987; president, chief operating officer, GenCorp., Akron, 1987-1994; also board directors, GenCorp., Akron. Board directors WD-40 Corporation, Advanced Tissue Science, Inc., San Diego, AppliedPower Inc., Milwaukee.

Achievements

• John Louis Heckel has been listed as a noteworthy Aerospace company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Applied Power Corporation, Milwaukee, San Diego Economics Development Corporation, 1983-1986, Akron Regional Development Board, Akron General Hospital, Summit County United Way. President Summit Education Partnership Foundation, Akron. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).

Member Aerospace Industries Association American (governor 1981), Navy League United States, American Defense Preparedness Association, San Diego Chamber of Commerce (board directors) M C.

Connections

Married Jacqueline Ann Alexander, November 21, 1959 (divorced 1993). Children: Heidi, Holly, John. Married Linda Holleran, August 1, 1994.

Father:

Russel Criblez Heckel

Mother:

Ruth Selma (Heid) Heckel

Spouse:

Linda Holleran

Spouse:

Jacqueline Ann Alexander

child:

Heidi Heckel

child:

John Heckel

child:

Holly Heckel