Michael Anthony Mitton

Background

Mitton, Michael Anthony was born on March 13, 1947 in Bremen, Germany. Came to the United States, 1948 (parents American citizens). Son of Ralph Walter and Aniela (Pilarz) Mitton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wyoming, 1970.

Career

Assistant manager operations, Moller Steamship Company. New York City, 1970-1972; investment analyst, Moller Industries, New York City, 1972-1973; internal auditor, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1973-1975; supervisor accounting, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1975-1976; director accounting, Autotrain Corporation, Washington, 1977-1978; president, Royal Military Academy Ltd., Fort Collins, Colorado, 1978-1981; contractor, Purecycle Corporation, Boulder, Colorado, 1981-1983; president, chief Executive officer, treasurer, Synthetech Inc., Albany, Oregon, 1983-1990; board directors, Synthetech Inc., Albany, Oregon chairman, Synthetech Inc., Albany, Oregon, 1990-1995; retired, 1995; president, Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Biosensors, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, 1992-1995; technology entrepreneur, founder, environmental technical company, since 1995. Co-chairman Oregon Biotechnology Industry Council, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Michael Anthony Mitton has been listed as a noteworthy Environmental technology company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Governor's Task Force Technology Transfer, 1992-1994. Fellow American Leadership Forum. Member Soaring Society of America, Oregon Biotechnology Association (board directors, chairman 1990-1991, president 1991-1992), Multnomah Athletic Club.

Interests

• Avocations: flying, squash, skiing, sailing.

Connections

Married Lisa Van der Veer, March 7, 1986 (divorced 1991). Married Marilyn Kay Bowen, September 18, 1993.

Father:

Ralph Walter Mitton

Mother:

Aniela (Pilarz) Mitton

Spouse:

Marilyn Kay Bowen

Spouse:

Lisa Van der Veer