John VanArsdale Imre

Background

Imre, John VanArsdale was born on September 23, 1937 in New York City. Son of Raymond Paul and Elisabeth (Muir) Imre.

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1962. Bachelor in English Literature, University Washington, 1975. Master of Arts in English Literature, University Washington, 1979.

Master of Arts in Whole Systems Design, Antioch University, 1990.

Career

Quality improvement publications consultant, author Volt Technology, Boeing Aerospace, Seattle, 1984-1986; author, editor, writer, instructor Quality Improvement Center, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Renton, Washington, 1986-1988; process improvement methods consultant, manager Everett (Washington) Division, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, 1988-1995; airplane investigation teaming consultant, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, since 1996. Instructor South Puget Sound Community College, since 1996, Tacoma Community College, since 1996. Adjunct faculty City U., Renton, Washington, 1996.

Consultant and presenter in field.

Membership

Member American Society for Training and Development (chapter board directors 1990-1992), Enological Society (Seattle chapter board, regional board secretary 1990-1994, chairman many committees), Professional Ski Instructors American (certified level 3), Organizational Development Network (chapter board directors, marketing chairman, conference editor 1995, conference since 1994), Association Quality and Participation, Mensa.

Interests

• Avocations: Jungian psychology, classical guitar, jazz piano, skiing, bicycling.

Connections

Father:

Raymond Paul Imre

Mother:

Elisabeth (Muir) Imre