Background
Murphy, William James was born on December 21, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo Thomas and Kathryn (Wingeier) Murphy.
metallurgical engineer company executive
Murphy, William James was born on December 21, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo Thomas and Kathryn (Wingeier) Murphy.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Wayne State University, 1949. Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1955.
Metallurgist, General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1951-1952; assistant professor, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1952-1957; division chief, United States Steel Research Laboratory, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1959-1972; manager steel products, United States Steel Research Laboratory, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1972-1981; director corporation research, United States Steel Research Laboratory, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1981-1983; director contract research and technical services, United States Ship Technology Center, 1983-1987; vice president operations, RJ Lee Group, Monroeville, 1987-1994; vice president, chief operating officer, Advanced Technology Sys., Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1994-1995.
Fellow American Society Metals. Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Metals Society, American Welding Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Barbara Ann Byers, October 16, 1976. Children: Pamela, Cynthia D. Von Hofen, Carl W.