Background
Patterson, Gillette Vance was born on March 18, 1922 in Oklahoma City. Son of Howard V. and Neva (Gillette) Patterson.
Patterson, Gillette Vance was born on March 18, 1922 in Oklahoma City. Son of Howard V. and Neva (Gillette) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Missouri, 1948. Manufacturer's agent Patterson Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1949-1951. Sales manager Jenn Air Products, Indianapolis, 1952-1957.
General manager Swartwout Company, Cleveland, 1958, vice president, 1959. President, treasurer Swartwout Fabricators, Kokomo, Indiana, 1959-1970. President Swartwout Plastics Inc., Sharpsville, Indiana, 1963-1970, Swartwout-Pacific Inc., 1970.
Vice president Zurn International division, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1969-1973. President Mar-Van Inc., Kokomo, 1974-1977, Solar Shield Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, since 1978, Mobil-Mist Inc., Columbia, since 1980.
Developer of devices in field.
Served to lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Young President Organization.
Married Martha Martin, January 16, 1944. Children– Marty, Vance, Janette.