Inside ICI


HALL OF HONOR


IN MEMORIAM


JERRY SNOW 1941 - 2022


James Wright Accepts Hall of Honor Recipient on Behalf of Jerry Snow. Pictured above L-R: ICI Executive Director, Joseph E. Fritz, James B. Wright, 3M Technical Ceramics and Russ Gallagher, Bescast, Inc.


development of a number of investment cast alloys, HP Polymer and Minco Fast Dry.


He also developed the T


he Investment Casting Institute is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jerry Snow.


On October 28, 2019,


representatives from the Investment Casting Institute recognized Jerry Snow with the distinction of being inducted into the ICI Hall of Honor during the Annual Technical Conference and Expo in St. Louis, MO. Snow’s career can be characterized as being one of industry contributions from his early days at Ferr and TRW Casting through the time that he spent at PCC Structurals and Minco.


His


focus has always been one of adding value to the industry, which his career exemplifies. Snow is recognized for the


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Permeability/Burst Test and the Fish Scale Test, both of which are detailed in the ICI Handbook. Among his many contributions, he is also recognized for authoring and presenting 9 technical papers and the Shell Training Program for the ICI. Always willing to share his


knowledge of the industry, he worked with industry colleagues to develop their skill sets regardless of company affiliation. Many of today’s industry professionals were mentored by Snow, a number of which attest that they owe their success to him: “Jerry Snow was a stalwart beacon,


broadcasting universally to all without compunction or hesitation of the great benefits of the use of fused silica in precision investment casting. All of us in the industry, not only in the US but now spread worldwide, have benefited beyond measure for his dedication and persistence in spreading that message. He was a mentor to a great many not


only individually, but also in large audiences in the US and Europe. My hat will always be off to him in great respect and personal thanks,” Chris Whitehouse of 3M Technical Ceramics, Inc. stated. "Jerry Snow is the reason I am still in the PIC business. Early in my career, when I was the lone salesperson, he would spend the time walking me through


the process problems my


customers where having which built my knowledge base. I am truly blessed that I work with Jerry closely," James B. Wright of 3M Technical Ceramics, Inc. commented. "I’ve got nothing but fond memories and incredible respect for what he did for me personally and our companies over the years. He and his families will be in our prayers," Cliff Fischer, SeaCast stated.


Jerry Douglas Snow, beloved


husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 81.


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