Background
West, Wilson Harvey was born on November 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Harvey and Leonilda W. (Barbera) W.
West, Wilson Harvey was born on November 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Harvey and Leonilda W. (Barbera) W.
Master of Engineering, University Detroit, 1964.
Senior engineer Research and Development Fisher Body division General Motors Corporation, Warren, Michigan, 1967—1969. Assistant director Research and Development, 1969—1974, assistant chief engineer, 1974—1978, director research and development, 1978—1979. Assistant chief engineer Pontiac Motor division, Pontiac, Michigan, 1979—1982.
Assistant manager forward programs Detroit, 1982—1984. Assistant group chief engineering, 1984—1987. Chief vehicle engineer, from 1987.
Served United States Navy, 1952-1954.
Member of Engineering Society Detroit, American Society Body Engineers (secretary, director), Society Automotive Engrs (director Detroit section), Stonycroft Hills Golf and Country (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan).
Married Vaughan Evelyn Ouimette, April 19, 1952. Children: Jil Marie, Wilson John, Mary Louise.