Robert James Hitch ^{2 3}

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Economic Development Institute

Robert J. Hitch, PE Biographical Sketch



Education

Master of Business Administration Columbus State University, 1998

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Purdue University, 1970


Employment History

Georgia Institute of Technology Regional Manager, Gainesville

Plicon Corporation Eng. and Material Resources Manager

W.C. Bradley Company Vice President of Plant Engineering

Vice President of Material Resources

Vice President of Product Engineering

Arkla Industries, Inc. Senior Product Development Engineer


Experience Summary

Currently providing technical assistance to area manufacturers at the Georgia Tech Industrial Extension Service in Gainesville. The Industrial Extension Service provides technical and managerial assistance to Georgia businesses to aid in productivity and cost reduction.

Previously responsible for purchasing, inventory control, environmental compliance, and facilities engineering. Managed providers of insurance, professional, and legal services. Responsible for production scheduling, inventory control, and quality control. Extensive international trading experience. Responsible for product design, agency approvals, product liability control, and manufacturing specifications. Industries involved hot and cold metals, plastic film, appliances, and refrigeration.


Current Fields of Interest

Waste reduction, safety, health, and the environment (OSHA, EPD), quality management, quality systems development, the application of statistical methods, inventory management systems, and technology transfer.


Registrations, Professional Affiliations, and Special Honors

Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia and Indiana, Eight USA patents, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - Technical Chairman 1984, Canadian Gas Association - Committee Vice Chairman 1985, American National Standards Institute, National Association of Purchasing Managers, American Society for Quality Control, Flexible Packaging Association, Society of Plastics Engineers, Georgia Industry Association - Environmental Committee 1994, Boy Scouts of America - Honor District Commissioner, Eagle Scout, Outstanding Young Men in America

Robert married Sarah Rebekah (Becky) Evans on 30 May 1970 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.¹ (Sarah Rebekah (Becky) Evans was born on 29 Jan 1948 in Walnut Ridge, AR ¹.)