Background
Powers, William Francis was born on December 11, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis Simpson and Kathryn Emily (Thoroughgood) Powers.
automobile manufacturing company executive
Powers, William Francis was born on December 11, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis Simpson and Kathryn Emily (Thoroughgood) Powers.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Florida, 1963. Master of Science, University Texas, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1968.
Aerospace engineer National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, 1960-1965. Faculty member University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1968-1979, professor aerospace engineering, 1976-1979. Research manager Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1980-1986, research director, 1986-1987, director computer operations North America, 1987-1989, program manager, 1989-1991, executive director research, 1991-1994, executive director information system and research, 1994-1996, vice president research, since 1996.
Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1971-1979, other companies, 1968-1979.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member National Academy of Engineering, Society Automotive Engineers, American Automatic Control Council (vice president 1986-1987, president 1988-1989), Royal Swedish Academy Engineering Sciences (foreign).
Married Linda Nell Shelton, September 7, 1963. Children: Stephen, Leigh.