Background
Gidney, Dean Robert was born on September 15, 1915 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ray M. and Jean (Brock) Gidney.
Gidney, Dean Robert was born on September 15, 1915 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ray M. and Jean (Brock) Gidney.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1936. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1940.
With United States Trust Company, 1936-1937. Vice president, sales manager United States Potash Company, 1937. Vice president, general manager, director United States Borax & Chemical Corporation, 1956-1959.
Vice president sales Potash Company American division Ideal Basic Industries, Inc., New York City, 1960-1973, executive vice president, 1973-1975, president, from 1975, also senior vice-president, director parent company.
Served as Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1946. Member Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: St. Andrews Golf, Bridgehampton, Shinnecock Hills Golf.
Married Olive Milbrandt, July 28, 1941.