Background
Chen, Simon K. was born on October 13, 1925 in Peking, China. Arrived in United States, 1948, naturalized, 1955. Son of Hoshien and Lin Sie (Chao) Tchen.
product development company executive
Chen, Simon K. was born on October 13, 1925 in Peking, China. Arrived in United States, 1948, naturalized, 1955. Son of Hoshien and Lin Sie (Chao) Tchen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Shanghai, 1947. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Michigan, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1952.
Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1964.
Division chief engineer, diesel engine International Harvester Company, Melrose Park, Illinois, 1952—1969. Vice president & general manager, large engine operation Colt Industries, Beloit, Wisconsin, vice president, engineering and application FM power system division, 1969—1973. President Beloit Power Systems American Laminate Products Subsidiary Tang Industries, 1973—1979, Power and Energy, International Inc., Beloit, since 1979.
Member Greater Beloit Committee. Fellow: Society Automotive Engineers. Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Family Service Association, Janesville Indoor Tennis Club (Wisconsin), Beta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Xi.
Married Rosemary Ho; children: Margaret, Lillian, Vivian, Victor.