Background
Adams, Benjamin Cullen was born on April 1, 1880 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Henry Cullen and Anna Berkeley (Norton) Adams.
Adams, Benjamin Cullen was born on April 1, 1880 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Henry Cullen and Anna Berkeley (Norton) Adams.
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering University of Wisconsin, 1903.
H. McDonnell), Benjamin Cullen. Tester electric meters, later superintendent distribution Madison (Wisconsin) Gas & Electric Light Company, 1903-1906. Superintendent, later general manager Lincoln (Nebraska) Gas & Electric Light Company, 1906-1913.
Vice president, general manager Spokane (Washington) Gas & Fuel Company, England in Brazil, 1914-1915.
Vice president, general manager Montgomery (Alabama) Light & Water Power Company, 1915-1916, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1916-1920, Saint Joseph (Missouri) Railway, Light, Heat and Power Company, 1920-1922. Toledo Edison Company.
President Community Traction Company 1922-1925. Vice president, general manager Gas Service Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1925-1940, president, general manager, director 1940.
Executive vice president, director Kansas Missouri Gas Company, 1925-1940, president, 1940-1947.
Executive vice president, director Wyandotte County Gas Company, 1925-1940, president, 1940-1947. Kansas City Gas Company and Wyandotte Gas Company merged with Gas Service Company 1947-1956. Chairman of the Board, since 1956.
Director Commerce Trust Company, Missouri.
Member Board of Governors American Royal Live Stock and Horse Show. Member board directors American Red Cross. Member American Gas Association (director).
Clubs: Kansas City, Kansas City County, Mission Hills Country, University, Saddle & Sirloin, River (Kansas City, Missoury).
Married Rachel Lloyd Nicholson, June 3, 1908. Children: Florence (Mistress Robt.