Background
DeGroot, Loren Edward was born on May 30, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Edward and Edna May (Dykhuizen) DeG.
consultant engineering executive
DeGroot, Loren Edward was born on May 30, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Edward and Edna May (Dykhuizen) DeG.
American Society of Echocardiography, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1955; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1957; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1961.
Engineer, Lear Siegler, Inc., Grand Rapids, 1961-1965; manager, Lear Siegler, Inc., Grand Rapids, 1965-1968; director, General Motors Corporation, Milwaukee, 1968-1972; manager, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1972-1979; director, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1979-1984; vice president, Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1984-1986; vice president, Rockwell International, El Segundo, California, 1986-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Windquest International Industries, Inc., Grand Rapids, 1990-1992; executive vice president, Contour Roll Company, Grand Haven, 1992-1995; president, Contour Roll Company, Grand Haven, 1996; president, Gabriel Entertainment Enterprises Inc., Branson, Missouri, since 1993. President Institute Navigation, Washington, 1972-1973.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1957-1960. Member National Aviation Club, Institute Navigation (Samuel F. Burka award 1966), Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Joyce Elaine Swifink, June 15, 1956. Children: Lori Robin, Cheryl Joy, Christine Linnae, Steven Benjamin.
