Leonard Ernest Bensch

Background

Bensch, Leonard Ernest was born on July 7, 1946 in Chester, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Lloyd Ernest and Nettie Lou (Black) Bensch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1970. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1977.

Career

Project engineer Fluid Power Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1967-1971, program manager, 1971-1979, associate director, 1978-1979. Owner Bensch Hydraulics Company, Stillwater, 1976-1979. President Omni Engineering Corporation, Stillwater, 1979.

Senior staff scientist Pall Corporation, Glen Cove, New York, 1979-1980, director fluid power operations, 1980-1981.

General manager, vice president Pall Industrial Hydraulics Corporation, East. Hills, New York, 1981-1984, president, 1984-1986. Vice president Pall Corporation, East Hills, 1986.

Registered profile engineer, Oklahoma.

Achievements

• Leonard Ernest Bensch has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Society Mechanical Engineers, National Fluid Power Association (board directors), United States Technology Advisory Group to International Standards Organization, Fluid Power Society, National Society Professional Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers.

Connections

Married Diana Lee Hunnell, March 25, 1967. Children: Cristy Lynn, Alicia Diane.

Father:

Lloyd Ernest Bensch

Mother:

Nettie Lou (Black) Bensch

Spouse:

Diana Lee Hunnell

child:

Alicia Diane Bensch

child:

Cristy Lynn Bensch