Background
Thomford, William Emil was born on March 15, 1927 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Emil George and Anna Marie (Robohm) Thomford.
Thomford, William Emil was born on March 15, 1927 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Emil George and Anna Marie (Robohm) Thomford.
Associate of Arts, City College San Francisco, 1949; Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1951; postgraduate, Stanford University, 1967.
Various engineering positions, Southern Pacific Transportation Company, San Francisco, 1951-1980; manager research and test, Southern Pacific Transportation Company, San Francisco, 1981-1983; principal, Transportation Cons. Services, Millbrae, California, since 1983. Technical consultant Greenbriar Leasing Corporation, Portland, Oregon, since 1985, NipponSharyo United States of America, Inc., New York City, since 1987, Association American Railroads, since 1986, Transportation Systems Center, unites states department Transportation, 1989.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (rail transportation engineering achievement A. Stucki award 1991). Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Association American Railroads, Car Dept Officers' Association Clubs: Engineers (San Francisco), Pacific Railway (San Francisco).
Married Irene Shapoff, March 21, 1948. Children: Elaine Margaret, John William.