Background
Ringham, Rodger Falk was born on April 25, 1920 in St. Paul. Son of Clarence H. and Augusta (Falk) Ringham.
Ringham, Rodger Falk was born on April 25, 1920 in St. Paul. Son of Clarence H. and Augusta (Falk) Ringham.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Minnesota, 1942.
Engineer, Chance Vought Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut, Dallas, 1942-1952;
vice president, Chance Vought Aircraft Corporation, Dallas, 1953-1969;
sales manager, Marshall, Neil & Pauley, Inc., Dallas, 1952-1953;
vice president, International Harvester Company, Chicago, Washington, 1969-1979;
retired, International Harvester Company, 1979. Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1980, member research advisory committees, 1960-1969. Member of advisory committee Federal Energy Agency, since 1975, other government agys.
Exchange lecturer Institution Mech. Engineers, Great Britain.
Associate fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (director 1967-1969). Fellow Society Automotive Engineers (director since 1974, president 1976, Medal of Honor 1991), International Federation Auto Engineers Societies (secretary general since 1982), Society of America Military Engineers (vice president since 1977). Member Engine Manufacturers Association (director since 1974), American National Standards Institute (vice president 1973-1977), National Association of Manufacturers, American Society Agricultural Engineers, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (engineering advisory committee).
Married Helen Gavin, February 10, 1943. Children— Rodger Falk, Lawrence G., Elizabeth Ringham Bittson.