Background
Tapphorn, Ralph M. was born on July 26, 1944 in Grinnell, Kansas, United States.
Tapphorn, Ralph M. was born on July 26, 1944 in Grinnell, Kansas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Fort Hays State University, Kansas, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Physics, Kansas State University, 1970.
Postdoctoral associate, National Academy Science, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland., 1970-1972; senior scientist, Schlumbrger-Doll Research Center, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1972-1976; progressive manager, Ball Aerospace Systems division, Boulder, Colorado, 1976-1982; president, Tapphorn Conservation, Ltd., Grinnell, Kansas, since 1982; science supervisor, Lockheed Engineering & Science Company, Las Cruces, New Mexico, since 1987.
Member Australian Psychological Society.
Son of Tony H.a nd Clara M. (Broeckelman) T. Married Karen L. Tapphorn, June 2, 1969. Children: Janelle E., Carolyn M.