|
Norris B. Luther
|
| Title: |
President |
| Industry: |
Consulting/Metal Casting |
| Type of Organization: |
Management and Engineering Consulting Services to the Metal Casting Industry |
| Major Product/Service: |
Developing and implementing new technologies into strategic master plans to modernize foundry production facilities and processes. |
| Expertise: |
Mr. Luther specializes in the engineering of casting technology, manufacturing facilities and processes. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Local, International |
| Affiliations: |
Plant Engineering Committee, Engineering Division Executive Committee, American Foundry Society; Former Member, Iron and Steel Society of A.I.M.E.; Society of Die Casting Engineers; Editorial Advisory Panel of "33 Metal Producing Magazine" published by McGraw-Hill; Member, U.S. Air Force Association; Life Member, American Legion |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute (GMI, now named Kettering University), Flint, Michigan, 1949 |
| Born: |
March 19, 1922, Akron, Michigan |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Travel, cabinet making, cruises |
| Military Service: |
Lt. Col U.S. Air Force Reserve (Retired), 4½ years of active duty during WWII and Korean War; flew combat as Navigator on B29's; total 31 years; Military Decorations- Air Medal, AF Commendation Medal, United Nations Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with two campaign stars, received Certificate of Achievement for Member of the Crew of the Month Citation notes "In the interest of Flying Safety 1st Lt. Norris B. Luther has contributed greatly to the combat effectiveness of the Strategic Air Command and is recognized for outstanding performance of his job" Signed Curtis E. LeMay Commanding General, Strategic Air Command |
| Spouse: |
Barbara Conroy |
| Married: |
December, 1997 |
| Children: |
Ross, Gary, Marcia, Lynn |
| Work History: |
Mr. Luther has industrial experience in the manufacturing, consulting, machining and metal casting industries. He also has 35 years of experience working at General Motors at the Pontiac Motor Division, Pontiac, Michigan, with top level plant management positions in maintenance, engineering and plant operations. In addition, Mr. Luther has 30 years of experience as an Engineering Consultant to the Cast Metals Industry. |
| Honors & Awards: |
American Foundry Society (AFS) Award of Scientific Merit 1985; AFS Pangborn Gold Medalist 1996; Cast Metal Institute (CMI) Educational Division of AFS: CMI Director 1993-97, CMI Directors Award 2000; AFS Engineering Division Distinguished Award, 1990 (In 2001, this award was named the "Norris B. Luther Distinguished Service Award"); Awarded a Michigan State Scholarship in 4-H HANDICRAFT; Awarded GMI 10 Year Graduate Key in Recognition of Ten Years of Experience, Executive Leadership and Position with GMC |
| Published Works: |
Numerous articles published including the following: Modern Casting Periodical, by AFS, January, 1988 "Innovation in the Cleaning Room"; Author of "Casting Buyers Guide" published by AFS, May, 1988; British Cast Iron Research Association, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Technical Report - "Use of Cold Set Binders in U.S. Foundries" and technical papers presented at AFS Casting Congress' and CMI classes and AFS Chapter throughout the U.S., Canada, England and Mexico |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Mr. Luther feels that achieving top management levels at GMC and receiving the Gold Medal Award from AFS for having the Engineering Division Distinguished Service Award named the "Norris B. Luther Distinguished Service Award" was a very special honor indeed and one of the highlights of his career. He also believes that establishing his own business was one of his greatest accomplishments. |
