Background
Gassman, Max Paul was born on September 1, 1930 in Bonesteel, South Dakota, United States. Son of Walter Ernest and Elizabeth (Schibli) Gassman.
Gassman, Max Paul was born on September 1, 1930 in Bonesteel, South Dakota, United States. Son of Walter Ernest and Elizabeth (Schibli) Gassman.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School Mines and Technology, 1956. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Iowa State University, 1963.
With John Deere Company, Waterloo, Iowa, 1956—1985, senior design engineer, 1965—1968, senior design analyst, 1968—1979, diagnostic coordinator, 1979—1983. Professor mechanical engineering Iowa State University, since 1985. Vice president John C. Rider & Associates, Inc., 1976—1979.
President, board directors Splash Inc., 1970. Served with United States Air Force, 1948-1952.
Cubmaster Winnebago Council Boy Scouts America, 1967—1970, scoutmaster, 1970—1974. President Lord Life Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (director 1971-1972, 1985-1987), Society Automotive Engineers, American Society Agricultural Engineers (vice chairman T-5 computer committee 1983-1984), Waterloo Technology Society (chairman technical student activity committee 1970-1971), Iowa Engineering Society (president board directors North-East Iowa 1971-1972, Anson Marston award 1972), National Society Professional Engineers (chairman Iowa section professional engineers industry group), John Deere Supervisors (Waterloo).
Married Gail Elizabeth Evans, August 5, 1955. Children: Paul Michael, Philip Walter.