Richard Joseph Ambrose

Background

Ambrose, Richard Joseph was born on July 4, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Anthony and Barbara Rose (Nelepka) Ambrose.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bowling Green State University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Akron, 1968.

Career

From research scientist to group leader, Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio., 1968-1979; manager materials and process, Lord Corporation, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1979-1984; from assistant director research to director chemical technologies, Lord Corporation, Cary, North Carolina, since 1984. Adjunct Professor North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1986. Board directors Physicians and Mathematics Science Foundation North Carolina State University, since 1991.

Achievements

• Richard Joseph Ambrose has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (alternate counselor polymer division 1978, programcom.

Interests

• Avocations: amateur golf, reading, fishing, astronomy.

Connections

Married Marsha Ann Powers, June 19, 1965. Children: Paul Richard, Jason Richard, Alex Richard.

Father:

Samuel Anthony Ambrose

Mother:

Barbara Rose (Nelepka) Ambrose

Spouse:

Marsha Ann Powers

child:

Alex Richard Ambrose

child:

Jason Richard Ambrose

child:

Paul Richard Ambrose