In Memoriam

EDISON C. SPEER (1935-2022) In 1980, Ed began working for Dynamet, Inc., retiring as vice president and general manager in 1997. He was the executive director of the International Titanium Association from 1996-1997. After that he and his son, David purchased the Pittsburgh Batteries Plus franchise and worked together for 10 years before selling the business.

JAMES ROY GARDNER (1937 – 2022) His career began at Precision Castparts in 1957 when it was a small start-up. Between 1957 and 1966 he held positions in inspection and development engineering. He left PCC in 1967 and helped start REM Metals, a titanium investment casting company.

WING MUIN MARK (1924 - 2022) In 1949, Wing received his BS in Chemistry and Minor in Metallurgy from the University of Illinois. He headed the Titanium Development Plant at the Bureau of Mines, Boulder City, Nevada from 1954-56. Hired by Wah Chang in 1956 as its 2nd employee, he designed the new Zirconium plant, equipment and directed operations. He soon led the development and production of high purity Titanium and Hafnium.

DEREK ROBERTS

Originally from Newport, South Wales, UK Derek moved to the US in the early 2000s and first settled in Newport Beach, CA. After spending several years in California, he relocated for a new job opportunity, to Pittsburgh, where he remained for the rest of his life. He loved his work in the world of titanium and enjoyed his many interactions with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.