Background
Owen, Nathan Richard was born on May 3, 1919 in Burnt Hills, New York, United States. Son of George H. and Mildred T. (Sharpley) Owen.
manufacturing company executive
Owen, Nathan Richard was born on May 3, 1919 in Burnt Hills, New York, United States. Son of George H. and Mildred T. (Sharpley) Owen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1941. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1942. Doctor of Science, Clarkson College, 1979.
With, Chase Brass & Copper Company, 1946-1947;
with, J.H. Whitney & Company. New York City, 1947-1962;
partner, J.H. Whitney & Company. New York City, 1951-1962;
Chairman of the Board, General Signal Corporation, 1962-1984;
chairman of the executive committee, General Signal Corporation, 1980-1995;
chairman emeritus, since 1995.
Board directors TechnoServe, Inc., Braille International, Inc., Enabling Technologies, Inc.
Served to Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946.
Married Janet M. Smith, September 26, 1942. Children: Patricia O. Smith, David G., Lorinda O. Clauson.