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Kapland, Mitchell Arthur was born on July 7, 1906 in Riverside, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Sidney and Elizabeth (Kasanoff) Kapland.
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Mitchell Arthur Kapland
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Mitchell Arthur Kapland, American engineering firm executive. Registered professional engineer, Maryland. Member Society Plastics Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, American Ordance Association, Zeta Beta Tau Clubs: New York Athletic (New York City); Capitol Hill (Washington); Annapolis Yacht.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1927. Master of Science, Connecticut University, 1943.
Career
Director tool and product design, Colt's Fire Arms, Harford, Connecticut, 1936-1945;
executive assistant to president, vice president, Gray Audograph, Hartford, Connecticut, 1945-1949;
vice president, Cummins, Chicago, 1949-1954;
executive vice president, general manager, Englander Company, Chicago and Baltimore, 1954-1961;
Chairman of the Board, Trident Engineering Associations, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland., 1961-1993;
chairman, Maryland. Governor's Science Advisory Council
chairman, National governments' Council of Scientific and Technology
chairman, Advisory Council Small Business Administration. Board directors Institute Transportation Studies.
Trustee Advanced Science Institute. Member of advisory county Accokeek Foundation.
Achievements
Membership
Member Society Plastics Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, American Ordance Association, Zeta Beta Tau Clubs: New York Athletic (New York City). Capitol Hill (Washington). Annapolis Yacht.
Connections
Son of Sidney and Elizabeth (Kasanoff) K. M. Elise Wilson, July 2, 1949. 1 daughter, Karen Kapland Woodcock.
