Background
McKenna, Sidney F. was born on November 27, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael James and Elizabeth Josephine McKenna.
McKenna, Sidney F. was born on November 27, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael James and Elizabeth Josephine McKenna.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1947; Master of Arts, Wayne State University, 1948.
With, Ward Baking Company, Detroit, 1939-1941; production worker, Cadillac Motor Company (division General Motors Corporation), Detroit, 1941-1942; member industrial relations staff, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1942-1979; vice president, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1974-1979; senior vice president, United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut, 1980-1990. Board directors Schwartz Value Fund.
Advisory board Providence Hospital, Detroit, 1972-1980. Board directors Brighton (Michigan) Hospital, 1976-1980, Mercy College, Detroit, 1976-1980, United Foundation, 1976-1980, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, 1983-1989, St. Joseph's College, 1988-1989. Served with United States Navy, 1942-1946.
Member Labor Policy Association (chairman), Business Roundtable, Organization Resources Counselors, National Association Manufacturers (board directors 1988-1989), Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Birmingham Athletic Club, Mariner Sands Country Club, Knights of Columbus.
Married Helen Mary Spiroff, September 20, 1944. Children— Lynne Marie McKenna Hoss, Dennis Michael, Patrick Conlon, Mary Elizabeth McKenna Raimondi, Maureen T. McKennaAnderson, Christopher John.