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JOEL IRVINE LYLE, B.M.E., ME., was born In Fayette County, Kentucky, February 14, 1874. The same genius and enthusiasm which has marked his career as an engineer was evident while he was a student in the University. He was a member of Sigma Chi and Tau Beta Pi fraternities and was prominent  in  athletics.
After graduation he was connected with the Pullman Company, Cincinnati Southern Railway, and Buffalo Forge Company, becoming managing engineer of the latter company in 1901, which position he held for seven years. In 1908 he became general manager of the Carrier Air Conditioning Company, since known as the Carrier Engineering Corporation. As an associate of Mr. Carrier, a genius in air conditioning, he has been an efficient manager of this corporation, which entered into an almost unexplored  field.
He is a member and was President of the New York Alumni Club, and also President of the Alumni Association. He has held numerous high offices in various engineering associations of which he is a member.
Recently receiving his commission as a trustee of the University, Mr. Lyle is now in a position to do even more for his Alma Mater, which is naturally expected of him because of the intense interest he has  taken  in  its affairs since his graduation, being  a prime mover  in almost every  advancement.
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1916