Background
Cross,, Willis Jolliff was born on December 15, 1923 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Willis J. and Sallie Gladis (Bateman) Cross.
consultant engine company executive
Cross,, Willis Jolliff was born on December 15, 1923 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Willis J. and Sallie Gladis (Bateman) Cross.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1945.
Cat cracking research and development Atlantic Refining Company, Philadelphia, 1945—1946. Manager technical service Houndry Process Corporation, 1960—1964, manager, vice president sales and service, 1964—1968. General manager profit center Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, 1969—1980.
President TEK Associates, Inc., Media, from 1981. Secretary Rose Tree-Media School Authority, from 1974. Patentee in field; With United States Army, 1944.
Member of Chemical Industry Association, American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, Catalyst Club (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
Married Audrey Sheddan Cross, June 28, 1947. Children: Wendy, Mark, Janet.