W. Richard Polanin

Background

Polanin, W. Richard was born on April 14, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter R. and Marie F. Polanin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1974; Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1977; Doctor of Education, University of Illinois, 1990.

Career

Classroom teacher, Illinois Valley Center H.S., Chillicothe, 1974-1979; professor manufacturing, Illinois Control College, East Peoria, since 1979; vice president precision laser manufacturing, Illinois Control College, East Peoria, since 1995. President WRP Associations, Metamora, Illinois, since 1978. Lecturer Lakeview Museum, Peoria, Illinois, 1985-1988.

Member adjunct faculty Bradley U. Manufacturing engineer National Institute.Stds. and Technology. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• W. Richard Polanin has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Citizens advisory board Germantown Hills (Illinois) School, since 1991. Member American Welding Society-Peoria (chairman 1987-1989, D16 committee international robotand automated welding), Society Manufacturing Engineers (vice president Peoria section since 1994), American Society for Metals, Illinois Industrial Education Association.

Connections

Married Terryl Ann Bush, July 22, 1978. Children: Joshua R., Bradley J., Krista A.

Father:

Walter R. Polanin

Mother:

Marie F. Polanin

Spouse:

Terryl Ann Bush

child:

Bradley J. Polanin

child:

Krista A. Polanin

child:

Joshua R. Polanin