Robert Hugh Tanner

Background

Tanner, Robert Hugh was born on July 22, 1915 in London. Son of George John and Evelyn (Stratton) Tanner.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University London, 1936. Master of Science in Engineering, University London, 1962. Doctor of Laws, Concordia University, 1989.

Career

From television to research engineer British Broadcasting Corporation, London, 1936-1947. From engineer to director information Northern Electric Limited company, Ottawa, Canada, Ontario, 1947-1970. Director information Bell-Northern Research, Ontario, 1970-1972.

President Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York City, 1972. Director industrial research Canada Department Communications, Ottawa, 1973-1975. Private practice consultant engineer Naples, Florida, from 1975.

Consultant in field; Major British Army, 1939-1945, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

• Robert Hugh Tanner has been listed as a noteworthy engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (president 1972, McNaughton Gold medal 1974, Pratt award 1981, Award for Engineering Professionalism, 1993), Acoustical Society of America, Engineering Institute Canada, Institution of Electrical Engineers. Member National Council Acoustical Consultant (board directors 1982-1988).

Connections

Married Joan Margaret Garnham, July 6, 1940. Children: Christopher John, Rosemary June, Peter Pinckney, David Stephen.

Father:

George John Tanner

Mother:

Evelyn (Stratton) Tanner

Spouse:

Joan Margaret Garnham

child:

David Stephen Tanner

child:

Rosemary June Tanner

child:

Peter Pinckney Tanner

child:

Christopher John Tanner