Background
Mergen, Joseph Michael was born on December 25, 1916 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael Frank and Esther (Livesey) Mergen.
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Joseph Michael Mergen
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1940.
Career
With, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, 1940-1965; president VTOL division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, 1960-1965; vice president, general manager, (Avco Lycoming Division), Charleston, South Carolina., 1965-1969; president, chief Executive officer, Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lockhaven, Pennsylvania, 1969-1974; also director. Vice president, Bangor Punta Operations Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut, 1974-1977; also director. Vice president, Starcraft Company, Goshen, Indiana, 1977-1980; retired, 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member Community Relations Commission, Charleston, 1967-1969. Board directors Charleston Development Board, 1967-1969, executive committee, 1967-1969. Past board directors St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.
Past trustee Charleston College. Member American Institute Aeronautics an Astronautics, Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Knights of Columbus (4 degree).
Connections
Married Margaret E. McLeod, May 28, 1941. Children: Richard J., William J., Barbara J.
Education
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1940
Career
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1965 - 1969
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1965 - 1969
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1969 - 1974
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1969 - 1974
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1974 - 1977
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1977 - 1980
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1980
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