Background
Wright, Herbert Perry was born on June 24, 1865 in Stockton, Illinois, United States. Son of Burton and Hulda (Coon) Wright.
Wright, Herbert Perry was born on June 24, 1865 in Stockton, Illinois, United States. Son of Burton and Hulda (Coon) Wright.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1887, Master of Science, 1890.
Began in investment business, Kansas City, Missoury, July 1, 1887. President Kansas Gas & Electric Company from its organization, 1909 to 1933, Chairman of the Board since 1933. A founder, 1901, and since director Kansas City Life Insurance Company, also member Executive Committee.
Director Kansas City Power & Light Company, Safety Federal Savings & Loan Association Foreign many years director Saint Louis & San Francisco Railway, now also member Executive Committee.
Largely instrumental in organizing the Sinclair Oil Corporation, Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, American Power & Light Company, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Sheffield Steel Company, Kansas Gas & Electrical Company, and other corporations.
Served as; member Chamber of Commerce, South.R. (past president Missouri Society), Sigma Chirurgical Former trustee Northwestern University and Baker U. Clubs: Kansas City, University, Blue Hills Golf, Rotary.
Married Hattie Haw, October 22, 1890 (died 1935). Children: Herbert Edwin (deceased), Annie Lillien.