Background
Mitchell, Gerald Benson was born on August 29, 1927 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. Son of Reginald and Mary Elizabeth (Sanders) Mitchell.
vehicular parts supply executive
Mitchell, Gerald Benson was born on August 29, 1927 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. Son of Reginald and Mary Elizabeth (Sanders) Mitchell.
Student, University Western Ontario.
With, Hayes Dana Company, Toledo, 1944-1967; vice president manufacturing, Hayes Dana Company, Toledo, from 1958; president, Hayes Dana Company, Toledo, 1963-1967; executive vice president, Dana Corporation, Toledo, 1967-1973; president, Dana Corporation, Toledo, 1973-1980, 84-87; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Dana Corporation, Toledo, from 1980, retired. Executive Committee Machinery and Allied Products Institute. Board directors West Point-Pepperell, Worthington Industries, George Weston Ltd., Canada, Michigan National Corporation, Direc Spicer Mexico, Hayes-Dana Canada.
Trustee Medical College Ohio at Toledo Foundation. Trustee Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Art Museum. Member Western Highway Institute Clubs: Inverness, Renaissance, Anglers, Ocean Reef.
Married Stephanie Bennett Wood, October 1, 1970. Children: Fraser, Jamie, Briar, Michael, Melissa.