Jorma Juhani Väkiparta

Background

Väkiparta, Jorma Juhani was born on August 12, 1945 in Lappeenranta, Finland. Son of Toivo and Tyyne Maria Väkiparta.

Education

Graduate, Saimaan Yhteislyseo, 1964. Master of Science in Engineering, Technology University, Helsinki, Finland, 1971.

Career

Assistant, Technology U., 1969-1970; researcher, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Helsinki, 1970-1971; researcher, Technology Research Center Finland, Helsinki, 1972-1977; department chief, Jyväskylä (Finland) Energy Works, 1977-1986; managing director, Jyväskylä (Finland) Energy Works, since 1986. Special teacher Technology U. Lappeenranta (Finland) 1977. Teacher Technology College Jyväskylä, 1981-1984.

Achievements

• Jorma Juhani Väkiparta has been listed as a noteworthy Energy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Keski-Suomen sahkoteknillinen Yhdistys, Jyvaskyla, 1984—1985, Keski-Suomen Taitotieto Oy, Jyvaskyla, 1985—1987, Laboratory of Fuel and Combustion, Technology Research Center Finland, 1988—1993, Hyotytuuli Oy, since 2001. Jyvaskylo Science Park, 1999—2001. Vice member board directors Finbio, since 2000.

Member of Society Nuclear science, Association District Heating (board directors), Association Energy Economy (committee peat use 1990-1993), Association Finnish Electric Utilities, Laajavuori Rotary Club (president).

Connections

Married Vuokko Astrid Vuohelainen, May 30, 1971. Children: Mikko, Iikka.

Father:

Toivo Väkiparta

Mother:

Tyyne Maria Väkiparta

Spouse:

Vuokko Astrid Vuohelainen

child:

Mikko Väkiparta

child:

Iikka Väkiparta