Background
Grosh, Richard Joseph was born on October 29, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
consultant mechanical engineer
Grosh, Richard Joseph was born on October 29, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1950. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1953.
Doctor of Engineering, Purdue University, 1985. Doctor of Science, Union College, 1972.
Junior research engineer, Caoehart-Farnsworth Corporation, 1950-1951;
from assistant professor to professor mechanic engineering, School Engineering-Purdue University, 1953-1971;
head department mechanic engineering, School Engineering-Purdue University, 1961-1965;
associate dean, School Engineering-Purdue University, 1965-1967;
dean, School Engineering-Purdue University, 1967-1971;
president, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1971-1976;
president, Chairman, Board Of Directors, Ranco Inc., 1976-1978;
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, Board Of Directors, Ranco Inc., 1979-1986;
consultant, Ranco Inc., since 1987. Director industrial development Purdue Research Park, 1954-1971. Vice president McClure Park, 1954-1971.
Consultant Allison division General Motors, Bell laboratories, Sterling Drug Inc., American Machine and Foundry Inc., Transway Corporation.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Richards award). Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Academy of Engineering, American Society Engineering Educators.
Married 1950; 6 children.