Background
Gaertner, Richard Francis was born on August 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Son of John William and Alma Louise (Heimbuecher) Gaertner.
manufacturing research center executive
Gaertner, Richard Francis was born on August 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Son of John William and Alma Louise (Heimbuecher) Gaertner.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1955; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1959.
With, General Electric Company, 1959-1977; manager laminated products department, General Electric Company, 1971-1974; management technical resources planning chemical and metallurgical division, General Electric Company, 1974-1977; research director, Technology Center Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, 1977-1979; director strategic technical planning, Technology Center Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, 1979-1987; director Center for Advanced Technology Development, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1987.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.
Married Nancy Lawlor Keary, September 29, 1962. Children– Barbara, Richard, Linda, Catherine.