Background
Rey, William Kenneth was born on August 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of William and Frances Sophia (Sauer) Rey.
Rey, William Kenneth was born on August 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of William and Frances Sophia (Sauer) Rey.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Alabama, 1946. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Alabama, 1949. Postgraduate, University Arizona, 1961.
Instructor mathematics, U. Alabama, 1946-1947; instructor engineering mechanics, U. Alabama, 1947-1949; assistant professor engineering mechanics, U. Alabama, 1949-1952; associate professor aero engineering, U. Alabama, 1952-1958; professor aero engineering, U. Alabama, 1958-1960; professor aerospace engineering, U. Alabama, 1960-1993; acting head Department, University Alabama, 1972; director high school relations, U. Alabama, 1970-1993; assistant dean engineering, U. Alabama, 1976-1993. Distinguished Engineering fellow U. Alabama, 1988. Consultant research National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Army and Air Force departments.
Associate fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member National Society of Professional Engineers (chapter vice president 1982-1983, president 1983-1984), American Society Engineering Education, Alabama Society Professional Engineers (vice president 1984-1985, president-elect 1985-1986, president 1986-1987), Capstone Engineering Society (executive director 1976-1990), Golden Key, Theta Tau (grand regent, national president 1963-1966, grand marshal 1968-1972), Tau Beta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Gamma Tau, Pi Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi. Clubs: Kiwanis (director Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1969-1974, 76-84, 88-89, 90-91, 1st vice president 1976-1977, president 1978-1979, zone chairman 1975-1978, lieutenant governor-elect 1984-1985, lieutenant governor 1985-1986, accredited representative 1990-1991, Kiwanian of Year award 1991), University (governor Tuscaloosa 1970-1977, president 1976).
Married Ruth Jeanette Vickery, November 27, 1946. Children: Jeanette Rey Todd, William Kenneth.