Background
Pitler, Richard KAlman was born on March 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of Morris and Freda (Farkas) Pitler.
Specialty steel company executive
Pitler, Richard KAlman was born on March 13, 1928 in New York City. Son of Morris and Freda (Farkas) Pitler.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1949. Master of Science in Metallurgy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1964.
With Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation, since 1966, staff assistant production development Pittsburgh, 1966-1967, director production development Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, 1967-1969, director technical services, 1969-1973, vice president, technical director, 1973-1981, senior vice president, technical director, 1981-1986.
Served to 1st lieutenant Ordnance Corps., United States Army Reserve, 1949-1950. Fellow American Society Metals International (trustee, finance committee 1979-1983, vice president 1987-1988, president 1988-1989, Edgar Bain award Pittsburgh chapter). Member American Institute of Mining, American Iron and Steel Institute (chairman committee general research 1979-1980), Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon Clubs: Butler Country (Pennsylvania).
Richland Swim (Gibsonia, Pennsylvania).
Married Jeanne I. Higbie, September 17, 1950. Children Steven P., David A., Andrew T.