Background
Morton, Mark was born on January 1, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Miriam Morton.
aeronautical engineering executive
Morton, Mark was born on January 1, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Miriam Morton.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, New York University Guggenheim College of aeronautics, 1934. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Rose Polytechnic Institution, 1971.
Engineer Philco Corporation, Philadelphia, 1935-1937. Aeronautical engineer Naval Aircraft Factory, 1937-1944. Head aircraft design Naval Air Modification unit, Johnsville, Pennsylvania, 1944-1951.
Head engineering division Naval Air Development Center, 1951-1956. Manager aerospace General Electric, Philadelphia, 1956-1962, general manager aerospace Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1962-1968, vice president, 1968-1969, senior vice president, 1969-1978, retired, 1978. Board directors Interspec, Inc., Ambler, Pennsylvania.
Board governors Aerospace Industries Association American, Washington, 1972-1977. Member national industrial advisory council Opportunities Industrialization Centers American, 1977. Consultant in field.
Board governors Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, 1976. Member National Advisory Committee of Oceans and Atmosphere, Washington, 1971-1972. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).
Married Ruth Morton, May 29, 1943. Children: Stephan Bruce, Kenneth Scott.