Background
Cunningham, Austin was born on September 5, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Austin and Clotilde (Mattingly) Cunningham.
Cunningham, Austin was born on September 5, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Austin and Clotilde (Mattingly) Cunningham.
Student, George Washington University, 1937. Juris Doctor, University Virginia, 1940. Postgraduate, University Virginia, 1946.
Sales manager Ediphone division Thomas A. Edison Inc., 1947-1953. Various executive positions Magnavox Company, Chicago, 1953-1961. President Product Specialties Inc. division Sunbeam Corporation, 1963-1969, Sunbeam Outdoor Company division Sunbeam Corporation, Santee, South Carolina, 1969-1976.
President, chief executive officer Restaurant Associates Inc., Orangeburg, since 1976, A&J Inc., Orangeburg, since 1976, Quality Fish Inc., Orangeburg, since 1976. Board directors First National Bank, Orangeburg.
Chairman budget committee, trustee United Fund, Kenilworth, Illinois, 1971-1972. Trustee Ravinia Festival Assn. Chairman Economic Recovery Committee, Orangeburg, 1983.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, World War World War II. Member Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (trustee), Dickens Society (London), Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1981-1982), Newcomen Society Clubs: Orangeburg Country.
Married Jacqueline Coder, January 24, 1946. Children: Kathryne, Amy, Austin III.