Background
Wilson, Leroy Edward was born on July 19, 1936 in Lusk, Wyoming, United States. Son of Tevis Albert and Velma Elizabeth (Mosier) Wilson.
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Leroy Edward Wilson, American mechanical engineer. Division director Rocky Mountain National Ski Patrol Systems, 1974; board directors Amateur Athletic Union Swimming, 1974—1976; Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Hobie Yacht Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Wyoming, 1959. Master of Science, University Wyoming, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University New Mexico, 1969.
Career
Research engineer Boeing Aircraft Company, Seattle, 1962, United States Air Force Shock Tube Facility, Albuquerque, 1964—1969. Assistant director Mechanics Research Inc., Albuquerque branch, Los Angeles, 1971—1979. Chief chemical lasers technical Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1971—1983, chief examiner lasers, since 1984.
Member faculty mechanical engineering department University Wyoming, 1959—1962. Mechanical engineering department University New Mexico, 1962—1965.
Achievements
Membership
Division director Rocky Mountain National Ski Patrol Systems, 1974. Board directors Amateur Athletic Union Swimming, 1974—1976. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Hobie Yacht Club.
Connections
Married Audrey Ellen Bostrom. Children: Cynthia Renee, Leroy Michael, Keith Keith.
