Background
Anixter, Alan B. was born on July 25, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Julius B. and Zelda (Rogoff) Anixter.
Anixter, Alan B. was born on July 25, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Julius B. and Zelda (Rogoff) Anixter.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1941. Master of Business Administration, University Pennsylvania, 1943.
With Webster-Chicago Corporation, 1941-1943. Partner Telmor Engineering Company, Chicago, 1943-1946. Vice president sales Rhode Island Insulated Wire Company, Cranston, 1946-1952.
Partner Manufacturers Agency, Chicago, 1953-1957. President Anixter Brothers, Inc., Skokie, Illinois, 1957-1985, chief executive officer, from 1985, chairman, 1985-1988. President Alanburt, Inc., Northbrook, from 1989.
Director Cregier Electrical Manufacturers Company, Mark Products, Royal Electrical Company, Turmac, Ltd.
Member Tamarind Country Cub, Morningside Country Club, Standard Club, Northmoor Country Club.
Married Gail Annenberg, November 6, 1943. Children: James, Scott.