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Past President
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
Tel: 212/591-7730
fax: 212/591-7739
Email: parkerj@asme.org
John Parker joined the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in 1956, where he was involved in the design, construction, and testing of nuclear-powered submarine propulsion systems. Among other technical achievements at Electric Boat, Parker managed the nuclear submarine industry's first research and development project for low noise pumping equipment.
He left Electric Boat in 1969 and joined the engineering firm of Stanley Consultants. As project engineer, Mr. Parker performed economic and technical feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments for the firm's clients in the utility and industrial power markets. In 1972, he took a position as director of engineering at Universal Oil Products, where he was involved in the design of scrubbers and other environmental control systems for power plants. He managed several special projects at Universal Oil Products, including the construction and start-up of a $12 million demonstration facility for emissions control. During 1974-79, Parker worked at Sanderson and Porter, before joining Ebasco Services, which was acquired by Raytheon Engineers & Constructors in 1993. While there, he worked initially in economic studies of the power industry, as a manager of projects and later in high-level management capacities in charge of budgets and strategic planning for the company's business units. Parker retired from Raytheon in 1998. He currently resides in Rowayton, Connecticut.
Mr. Parker was the 119th president of ASME International (2000-2001). A registered professional engineer, he has been an active member of ASME since 1957 and is a Fellow of the Society and recipient of the Society's Dedicated Service Award. He has served as a member of the Board of Governors; vice president, Government Relations; and senior vice president, Council of Public Affairs. Within ASME, Parker has played a major role in diversity issues, position papers, international codes and standards, and the State/Federal Technology Partnership program.
Mr. Parker is a member of the governing board of the Noroton Presbyterian Church in Darien Connecticut, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Stamford Counseling Center, and is listed in Who's Who in the United States.
Mr. Parker received a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Case Institute of Technology, a master's in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA from New York University.