Type Of Business:
Electric Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Packheiser's expertise is in engineering.
Major Product/SVS:
Electrical Services, Defense Classified Hardware
Favorite Business Publication:
Smithsonian; Industry-Related Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Caring for his Horse, Reading Biographies, Spending Time with his Wife and Pets
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, The Missouri School of Mines (Now Missouri University of Science and Technology) (1951); Master's Coursework, Drexel University
Affiliations Awards:
Secretary, Ruritan National; Medical Corps, United States Navy; Conococheague Institute for Cultural Heritage
Work History:
Design Change Board Chairman, Westinghouse Electric Corporation; Manager, Configuration Control Group on Classified Programs, Westinghouse Electric Corporation; Manager, Design Change Board; Engineer, Spy Satellite Project, General Electric Company
Career Achievements:
Chairman, Design Change Board; Manager, Design Change; Chairman, Design Change E-3A Surveillance Radar Project, Westinghouse
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was becoming the chairman of the design board.
Charity:
Volunteer, Martins Mill Covered Bridge Anniversary Celebration; Volunteer, Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle, PA
Number Of Years In Profession:
47
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his ability to work well with quality control personnel.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in mathematics and interest in the engineering field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Packheiser worked in the Oceanic Division at Westinghouse Electric Corporation where he specialized in sonar products and classified projects. He also taught physics at Hagerstown Community College for six years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Aerospace Products, Overseeing Organizational Duties
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Contributer Award (1967)