Background
Cummins, William Allen was born on May 5, 1931 in Lakeview, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert E. and Ruth R. (Burden) Cummins.
Cummins, William Allen was born on May 5, 1931 in Lakeview, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert E. and Ruth R. (Burden) Cummins.
Student, Ohio Northern University, 1953—1955. Diploma in mechanical engineering, International Correspondence School, 1960. Postgraduate, Ohio State University, 1969—1970.
Industrial engineer Rockwell Corporation, Kenton, Ohio, 1951—1957, Philips & Davies Corporation, Kenton, 1957—1960, Swift-Ohio Corporation, Kenton, 1960—1961. Environmental engineer Alden E. Stilson & Associates, Columbus, Ohio, 1961—1972, Franklin Consultant, Inc., Columbus, 1972—1978, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Columbus, since 1978.
Judge 35th International Science and Engineering Fair, Columbus, 1984. Member of Order of Engineer (board governors since 1971), Water Pollution Control Federation, American Water Works Association, National Society Professional Engineers, American Academy Environmental Engineers (diplomate), Engineers of Columbus Club (president 1984-1985).
Married Phyllis J. Holycross, June 27, 1954. Children: Kathryn L., Alanna J.;1 child Alan M.