Mark Francis Vancas

Background

Vancas, Mark Francis was born on September 7, 1947 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Son of Francis Michael and Muriel Lois Vancas.

Education

BSChE, University Arizona, 1970.

Career

Research metallurgist, Anaconda Company, Tucson, 1970-1971; process engineer, Magma Copper Company, San Manuel, Arizona, 1971-1987; manager process engineering, Bateman Engineering, E & C Division, Tucson, since 1987.

Achievements

• Mark Francis Vancas has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1970-1978. Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, American Institute Chemical Engineers, National Rifle Association, National Wildlife Federation, National Archery Association (president 1981-1982, treasurer 1980-1981, 83-85, ranked#1in United States in field archery, national field champion 1983), Arizona Archery Association, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Pope & Young Club, Rocky Mount Elk Foundation.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, biking, hunting/fishing, tennis, golf, archery.

Connections

Married Susan Evelyn Loftis, March 21, 1970. 1 child, David Joseph.

Father:

Francis Michael Vancas

Mother:

Muriel Lois Vancas

Spouse:

Susan Evelyn Loftis

child:

David Joseph Vancas