Occupation: Director of Quality Assurance (Retired)
Born: Chicago, Illinois, December 13, 1939
Education:
BSMetE, Illinois Institute of Technology (1964)
Coursework, Navy Pier, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Postgraduate Coursework in Quality Assurance and Computer Applications
Certifications:
Professional Engineer, State of Michigan, Certification #21825 (09/03/1974)
Career:
Director of Quality Assurance, Weil-McLain Division, United Dominion Industries, Michigan City, IN (1993-2001)
Quality Control Manager, Wells Electronics, South Bend, IN (1987-1993)
Quality Control Manager, Forged Products Division, National Standard Company, Buchanan, MI (1980-1987)
Research Metallurgist, Plant Metallurgist, National Standard Company, Niles, MI (1967-1973, 1974-1980)
Heat Treatment Manager, Plant Metallurgist, Rockwell International, Allegan, MI (1973-1974)
Melt Shop Metallurgist, International Harvester-Wisconsin Steel, Chicago, IL (1964-1967)
Blast Furnace Observer, South Works, U.S. Steel, Acme Steel (1962)
Metallographic Technician, Acme Steel (1962)
Laboratory Technician, Stainless-Steel Scrapyard (1961-1962)
Laborer, Wisconsin Steel, International Harvester (1958-1961)
Open Hearth Metallurgist, Wisconsin Steel
Career Related:
President, Board of Directors, NS Credit Union (1981-1989); Elected Member, Board of Directors, NS Credit Union (1980); Past Chairman, Notre Dame Chapter, American Society for Metals International, South Bend, IN (1978-1979)
Creative Works:
Implementer, ISO 9000 at Weil-McLain
Awards:
Recipient, Engineer of Year Award, National Society of Professional Engineers (1985)
Memberships:
President, Blossomland Chapter, National Society of Professional Engineers (1984); Member (1972-Present), President, Niles Optimist Club International, (1978); Member, Masons; Member, Shriners; Member, Moose International; Member, Board of Directors, Notre Dame, ASM International
Family:
Son of Walter Henry Hornberger & Elizabeth Wynne (Davies) Hornberger
Married: Georgia Carol Bohmann (05/14/1966)
Children: Donna Joyce; Carol Elizabeth, PhD (Deceased); Tamara Ann
Grandchildren: Kelsey Elizabeth Medlin; Emma Lillian Stephens; James Walter Stephens; Amanda Grayce
Four Step-Grandchildren
Six Step-Great Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Golfing; Family genealogy; Spending time with grandchildren; Traveling
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in Finance and Industry – 1994-1995, 28th Edition (pub. 1993)