AWS MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR WELDING ACHIEVEMENTS

MIAMI¾December 11, 2002

The American Welding Society (AWS) has chosen to recognize ten (10) of its’ members for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to the field of welding.

The Fellows Committee has elected Jack Devletian, a professor at Portland State University, to the 2003 ‘Class of Fellows’.  AWS established ‘Fellow of the Society’, in 1990, to recognize AWS members for distinguished contributions to the field of welding science and technology, and for promoting and sustaining the professional stature of welding.

The Counselors Selection Committee elected the following members to the 2003 ‘Class of Counselors’. They are being recognized for their distinguished organizational leadership, that has enhanced the image and impact of the welding industry.

• Joe Caprarola, Jr. – Hanover, Pennsylvania

• R.L. Geissbuhler – Sparks, Nevada

• Karl Graff – Columbus, Ohio

• William Hobart – Troy, Ohio

• Milo Kensrue – Irvine, California

• Robert Mattoon – Lakewood, Ohio

• Gerald Uttrachi  - Florence, South Carolina

• James Harris  - Marysville, Ohio

• Bob Wilcox – St. Louis, Missouri

William Hobart is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.  The new inductees to both the ‘Class of Fellows’ and the ‘Class of Counselors’ will be officially inducted at the AWS Annual Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 7, 2003, in Detroit at Cobo Hall.  For more information on the Awards program, or to nominate an AWS member for future awards, please contact Wendy Reeve at 800-443-9353, extension 215 or email: wreeve@aws.org.

The American Welding Society is the largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of materials joining. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, AWS serves more than 48,500 members in the United States and around the world. In 2003, the AWS Welding Show will be held April 8-10 in Detroit, Michigan. Additional information on AWS’ programs and publications can be found on the Society’s website at www.aws.org.