Background
McElroy, Neil Hosler was born on October 30, 1904 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Malcolm Ross and Susan Harriet (Hosler) master of Civil Engineering.
McElroy, Neil Hosler was born on October 30, 1904 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Malcolm Ross and Susan Harriet (Hosler) master of Civil Engineering.
AB, Harvard University, 1925.
From advertising department to president Proctor & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, 1925-1957, chairman, 1959-1972. Secretary United States Department Defense, 1957—1959. Chairman White House Conference on Education, 1955-1956.
Board directors General Electric Company, Chrysler Corporation, Equitable Life Assurance Society.
United States Trustee National Safety Council. Board directors Atlantic College Fund. Visiting committee Harvard Center International Affairs.
Vice chairman Business Council. Past member or executive officer several national citizens organizations for education and community welfare. Chairman committee university resources Harvard University.
Member Washington Office Consumer Affairs, Better Business Bureau, Committee Corporation Support American Universities. National advisory council Girl Scouts United States of America. Executive committee Cincinnati Institute Fine Arts.
Member Bohemian Club San Francisco, Harvard Club Boston and New York City, Cincinnati Country Club, Commonwealth Commercial Club (president 1960-1961), Camargo Club, Queen City Club Cincinnati, Links Club, 29 Club New York City, Chevy Chase Club, 1925 F St. Club Washington.
Married Mary Camilia Fry, June 29, 1929. Children: Nancy Sue, Barbara Ellen, Malcolm Neil.
