Richard Nelson Koopman

Background

Koopman, Richard Nelson was born on November 26, 1945 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Son of Richard John Walter and Nellie Elkins Koopman.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Washington University, 1968; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1975.

Career

Engineer, Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, 1973-1975; engineer, Argonne (Illinois) National Lab, 1975-1980; member technical staff, supervisor, Bell Labs, Naperville, Illinois, 1980-1985; staff director, McDonald's Corporation, Oakbrook, Illinois, 1985-1996; construction engineering, Engineering Sys. Inc., Aurora, Illinois, since 1996.

Achievements

• Richard Nelson Koopman has been listed as a noteworthy Engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Hinsdale (Illinois) Planning Commission, 1992-1995, Zoning Board Appeals, 1995-1996. Board directors Bradley U. Parents Organisation, 1995-1999, career committee chair, 1996-1998. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (section chairman 1980-1981), Hinsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce (treasurer 1980-1983), Tau Beta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Tau Sigma.

Connections

Married Mary Margaret Blume, July 17, 1970. Anthony Blake, Laura Nicole.

Father:

Richard John Walter Koopman

Mother:

Nellie Elkins Koopman

Spouse:

Mary Margaret Blume