Background
Walker, Alexander Edward was born on November 12, 1887 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Walker and Isabella (Paton) Walker.
Walker, Alexander Edward was born on November 12, 1887 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Walker and Isabella (Paton) Walker.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1910.
Timekeeper, Riter-Conly Company, Pittsburgh, 1910-1911. Salesman LaBelle Iron Works, Steubenville, O., 1911-1916. Salesman, Republic Iron & Steel Company, 1916-1919, assistant general manager sales, 1919-1928, general manager sales, 1928-1930.
General manager sales Republic Steel Corporation, 1930-1936.
Executive vice president, director Pittsburgh Steel Company, 1937-1939. Vice-president, director National Supply Company, 1939-1940, president, 1940-1954, chairman, since 1943.
Director American Welding and Manufacturing Company (Warren, O.), Fetzt-Moon Tube Company (Butler, Pennsylvania), Blaw Knox Company (Pittsburgh), Oil Well Engineering Company (England).
Member American Iron and Steet Institute New York (director), Chi Psi. Clubs: Pinnacle (New York City).
Married Marie Gaston, June 1, 1912. Children: Frances Walker Chase, Alexander Edward.