Background
Madden, Joshua Robert was born on February 23, 1930 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joshua Elwood and Helen (Shremshock) Madden.
agricultural products executive
Madden, Joshua Robert was born on February 23, 1930 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joshua Elwood and Helen (Shremshock) Madden.
Student, Muhlenberg College, 1947—1949.
Experimental metallurgist, senior engineer materials, development engineer Pontiac Motor division General Motors Company, Pontiac, Michigan, 1954—1977. Executive engineer, chief engineer Volkswagen of America, Troy, since 1977. Subcommittee chairman centennial committee, 1969.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Rochester, Michigan, 1970—1972. Lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1954.
Member of Kiwanis (president 1970, treasurer 1971-1981), Engineering Society Detroit, Detroit Rubber Group (technical program organizer since 1956), Society Automotive Engineers (member general materials council), Elks.
Married Jennie Buel Quirk, December 5, 1953. Children: Suzanne, Jill, Joshua E., Philip, Daniel.