Background
Beaton, Michael Steve was born on July 4, 1950 in Camden, Tennessee, United States. Son of Thomas Max and Doris Marie (Jones) Beaton.
Beaton, Michael Steve was born on July 4, 1950 in Camden, Tennessee, United States. Son of Thomas Max and Doris Marie (Jones) Beaton.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Tennessee, 1973; Master of Science in Engineering, University Tennessee, 1975; Master of Business Administration, Dallas Baptist U., 1997.
Metallurgical engineer, Robertshaw Controls Company, Knoxville, 1975; materials engineer space institute, Space Institute U. Tennessee, Tullahoma, 1975-1977; group leader space institute, Space Institute U. Tennessee, 1977-1979; engineer product development, Technetics Corporation (formerly Brunswick Corporation), DeLand, Florida, 1979-1990; staff engineer, Houston Lighting & Power Company, 1990-1992; senior metallurgist, Dresser Industries, Dallas, since 1992. Member of advisory committee Center for Metals Processing and Surface Sciences, Orlando,1988-1990.
Member American Society Metals International (chapter president 1982-1983. Chair North Tex.chpt. 1996-1997), American Ceramic Society, American Welding Society, Houston Inventors Association, Woodcrest Country Club.
Married Sara Louise Caldwell, June 19, 1970 (divorced June 1981). 1 child, Michael Scott. Married Robin Terri Webster, January 1, 1983.
Children: Stephanie Marie, Courtney Elizabeth.
