Background
Igleheart, Austin Smith was born on October 25, 1889 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of John L. and Belle (Smith) Igleheart.
Igleheart, Austin Smith was born on October 25, 1889 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of John L. and Belle (Smith) Igleheart.
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin, 1912.
B., John David. Began with Igleheart Brothers Incorporated., (established 1856) 1912. Manager Swans Down Cake Flour department, 1915. Advantage and sales promotion until 1926 (firm joined General Foods, Incorporated., 1926).
Vice president General Foods (manufacturing, transportation), 1929.
Vice president (sales), 1935, executive vice president 1938, president, 1944, chief Executive officer, 1953, chairman of board, 1954, now director, member Executive Committee. Director Mead Johnson & Company, Grocery Manufacturers American, Commercial Solvents Corporation, C.&East.I. Railroad
Member trust advisory board Chase National Bank.
Member business advisory council Department Commerce. Clubs: Racquet and Tennis, Union League, Round Hill (Greenwich, Connecticut).
Married Suzanne Bridwell, November 2, 1915. Children: Austin South., Evaline (Mistress Wesley Doctorate. Hamilton), James.