Newton Dewitt Gregg

Background

Gregg, Newton Dewitt was born on January 29, 1923 in Indian Creek, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander Pendleton and Fannie Inez (Hooper) Gregg.

Education

Bachelor, Southwestern University, 1943. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 1949. Master of Science in Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 1964.

Career

Instructor Weatherford (Texas) Junior College, 1946-1947. Structural engineer United States Army, C.E., Dallas, 1949-1964. Structures section chief National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 1964-1982.

Assistant professor engineering technical University Center Florida, Orlando, 1984—1994. Adjunct professor University Center Florida, 1982-1984.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer Florida, Texas.

Membership

Sunday school teacher Indian River City United Methodist Church, Titusville, Florida, 1970-1979. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO, retired as lieutenant Commander, 1983. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.

Member American Society Engineering Education.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, tennis.

Connections

Married Mary Eileen Thomas, February 5, 1951. Children: Paul, Gary.

Father:

Alexander Pendleton Gregg

Mother:

Fannie Inez (Hooper) Gregg

Spouse:

Mary Eileen Thomas

child:

Gary Gregg

child:

Paul Gregg