Background
Skelton,, William Henry was born on May 29, 1938 in Temple, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry Senior and Cynthia Katharine (Adams) Skelton.
Skelton,, William Henry was born on May 29, 1938 in Temple, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry Senior and Cynthia Katharine (Adams) Skelton.
Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, University Texas, 1961. Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Ceramic Engineering, Iowa State University, 1971.
Production engineer General Refractories Company, St. Louis, 1961-1962. Design engineer Cupples Products Company, 1962-1963. Research and development engineer McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, 1963-1965, General dynamics corporation, Fort Worth, 1965-1966.
Assistant professor University Texas, Arlington, 1966-1967. Associate professor University South Florida, Tampa, 1971-1986. Consultant engineer Rimbey, Howell & Rimbey, Inc., 1986-1990, Skelton Engineering & Associates, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, since 1990.
Consultant engineer University South Florida, Tampa, 1971-1986.
Fellow National Academy Forensic Engineers. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, National Society of Professional Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, American Society for Metals, American Concrete Institute, American Welding Society, International Society Air Safety Investigators (associate), Keramos, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Karen Ann Wetteroff, September 1, 1962. Children: William Henry III, Cheryl F. Cain, Gary W., Angela M. Skelton.