William Edward Mahaffay

Background

Mahaffay, William Edward Son of James W. and Ida (Hyink) Mahaffay.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1933.

Career

Various positions, International Harvester Company, 1935-1942; plant engineer, International Harvester Company (Refrigeration division), 1942-1945; chief engineer advanced engring section, International Harvester Company (Refrigeration division), 1945-1951; executive engineer, Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1951-1953; director engineering and research, Whirlpool Corporation, 1953-1956; vice president engineering and research, Whirlpool Corporation, 1956-1965; group vice president, Whirlpool Corporation, 1965-1970; director, Robbins Myers, Dayton, Ohio., 1970-1987; director, Ranco Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1970-1987. Engineering consultant. Adjunct Professor University of Michigan, 1970.

Visiting professor Purdue., 1970. Life regent Northwestern University. Technical advising committee Purdue University.

Achievements

• William Edward Mahaffay has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Acacia, Northwestern University Alumni Association, Instrument Society American, Union League Club (Chicago), Paradise Valley Country Club, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, (Solana Beach, California), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma. M C.

Connections

Married Carolyn Dahlquist, October 15, 1935. 1 son, John W.

Father:

James W. Mahaffay

Mother:

Ida (Hyink) Mahaffay

Spouse:

Carolyn Dahlquist