West Virginia Institute of Technology, BS, 1969, Princeton University, MSE 1973, University of Michigan, 1982,UEP, Harvard University, 1991, AMP Corporate Affiliations: Union Carbide Corp, University of NC at Charlotte, Duke Power Company, Duke Energy Company, Directorships: JA Jones Applied Research Corporation, NC National Bank, US Airways, Dana Corporation, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations,

Noteworthy affiliations: Ellis Island Medal of Honor, 1999, National Academy of Engineering, 1994, Distinguished Service Award, Charlotte Engineers Club, 1998, Honorary Doctor of Science, West Virginia University Institute of Technology.