The History of ASQ

The American Society for Quality (ASQ.) was founded in 1946, shortly after World War II, primarily by those individuals and pioneers in "Quality" who contributed to the quality and productivity of United States goods and services during the early part of the 20th century. 

The use of scientific and statistical methods started early in the 20^th century, around the mid-1920s, by those individuals who departed from their respective companies and government agencies to serve America in the War department prior to and during World War II. 

The use of statistical methods and control chart concepts resulted from the early work of Dr. Walter Shewhart and the Bell System.  There were many contributors including Drs. W. Edwards Deming, Joseph M. Juran, and General Simon of the U.S. Army, among others. 

The American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 and later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, its current headquarters’ address. The name, “The American Society for Quality” (ASQ), was adopted July 1, 1997. 

The Greater Houston Section 1405, formerly the South Texas Section, was founded on February 16, 1949 and now has 1972 members from 372 companies, universities and government agencies. 

Click here to view the ASQ Section 1405 original Charter. 

The goal of the society and our section, according to a famous section historian, is to be a world leader by promoting professional excellence in all fields of Quality. 

The society (ASQ) and our greater Houston Section 1405 provide many sources for self-improvement for the membership in its 23 separate divisions, education and certification programs.  The section also encourages member participation “learning by doing”, volunteering for the various offices and committees and education activities, i.e., pre-meeting tutorials and certification refresher courses required to conduct the business of the society and the section. We also have a Webmaster who is willing to help! 

We do need your help to keep us moving forward into this next century. Won't you take some time to play an active role as a volunteer in our section’s activities? 

The corporate culture for ASQ Section 1405 remains consistent, one of the best - world-class. A significant number of the past officers and fellow members continue to remain active to serve, to guide and contribute to the changing membership culture in this 21st Century.

The Greater Houston Section meets on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month, from September to May at the Aramco Services Company in Houston, Texas.  The meeting begins at 5:30 PM with Early Bird Learning Sessions that are open and free to members and their guests.   A dinner and a prominent speaker follows the Early Bird Learning Sessions.  Reservations are required and there is a charge for dinner.

Visit our Website at www.asqhouston.org or contact Tony Adams at 281-734-5429 for additional information.

The National American Society for Quality (ASQ) information may be found by Clicking Here.