Background
Stepan,, Alfred Charles was born on April 17, 1909 in New York City. Son of Alfred Charles and Charlotte (Corbett) Stepan.
Chemical manufacturing executive
Stepan,, Alfred Charles was born on April 17, 1909 in New York City. Son of Alfred Charles and Charlotte (Corbett) Stepan.
Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1931. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Notre Dame, 1963. Student, Northwestern University, 1933.
Student, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1934.
Founder Stepan Chemical Company, Northfield, Illinois, 1932, chairman, chief executive officer, 1973-1984. Board directors 1st National Bank Winnetka, Chicago Helicopter Airways Inc., Thor Power Tool Company.
Board directors Ravinia Festival Association, Lyric Opera of Chicago, president 1959-1961. President Lyric Opera Center for American Artists, Chicago, 1974-1983, chairman board directors 1983-1984. Member visiting committee humanities University Chicago.
Trustee University Notre Dame, 1957-1979, Orchestral Association. Member Arts Club, Commercial Club, Chicago Club, Bob O'Link Golf Club (Highland Park, Illinois), Glen View Club, Everglades Club, Seminole Golf, Bath and Tennis Club (Palm Beach Florida).
Married Mary Louise Quinn, Feb, 10, 1934. Children: Marilee (Mistress Richard Wehman), Alfred Charles, F. Quinn, Stratford, Charlotte (Mistress Joseph Flanagan), Paul, John.