Kirk Joseph Abbey

Background

Abbey, Kirk Joseph was born on August 19, 1949 in Monmouth, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Abbey and Margaret Loise (Ross) Counterman.

Education

Bachelor, Rockford (Illinois) College, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1977.

Career

Scientist, Glidden Coatings & Resins, Strongsville, Ohio., 1976-1986; staff scientist, Lord Corporation, Cary, North Carolina, 1986-1993; senior staff scientist, Lord Corporation, Cary, since 1993. Chairman Akron (Ohio) Polymer Lecturer group, 1983-1984.

Achievements

• Kirk Joseph Abbey has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (chairman North Carolina American College of Surgeons Polymer group 1991-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, chess.

Connections

Married Kathleen Mary Kyburz, June 10, 1972. 1 child, Ralph Walter.

Father:

Richard Abbey Counterman

Mother:

Margaret Loise (Ross) Counterman

Spouse:

Kathleen Mary Kyburz

child:

Ralph Walter Abbey