Background
Jenkins, William was born on February 15, 1920 in Mystic, Iowa, United States. Son of William and Agnes (Gallager) Jenkins.
Jenkins, William was born on February 15, 1920 in Mystic, Iowa, United States. Son of William and Agnes (Gallager) Jenkins.
Bachelor of Arts, Drake U., 1941.
Accountant, General Motors Corporation, Kansas City, Kansas, 1941-1942; accountant, Menasco Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, 1946-1947; president, chief Executive officer, Conrock Company, Los Angeles, 1947-1984; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, CalMat Company (merger Conrock Company and California Portland Cement), Los Angeles, 1984-1988; Chairman of the Board, CalMat Company (merger Conrock Company and California Portland Cement), Los Angeles, since 1988. Board directors CalMat Properties Company, Los Angeles, CalMat of Arizona, Phoenix, CalMat of Center California, Allied Concrete and Materials Company, California PortlandCement Company.
Trustee United for California, Costa Mesa. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member California Manufacturers Association (board directors, chairman 1980-1981), Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association (board directors, past president), Portland Cement Association (director), president, Chairman.1985-1988), National Sand and Gravel Association (director), Chairman, Board Of Directors 1982-1983), California Club, Jonathan Club, Hacienda Golf Club, Beavers (board directors).
Married Barbara Jane Crafts, June 4, 1944. Children— Kathryn Ann, Thomas William.