Background
Nicholas, Arthur Soterios was born on March 6, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Samuel D. and Penelope A. (Kalapodes) Nicholas.
manufacturing company executive
Nicholas, Arthur Soterios was born on March 6, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Samuel D. and Penelope A. (Kalapodes) Nicholas.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1953; Bachelor of Arts Industrial Mgmt, Wayne State University, 1957.
Project engineer, Benjamin Franklin Goodrich Company, 1953-1954; plant manager, Cadillac Plastics and Chemical Company, 1954-1969; president, chief Executive officer, Leon Chemical and Plastics, Inc., Grand Rapids, 1960-1969; with, United States Industries, Inc., 1969-1973; president, chief operating officer, United States Industries, Inc., 1973; now president, The Antech Group. Board directors ERO Industries, Inc.
Judge Junior Achievement, Chicago Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1948-1949. Member Young President Organization, Society Plastic Engineers, Michigan Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, President' Association.
Married Bessie Zazanis, August 25, 1957. Children: Niki Stephanie, Arthur S., Thomas.