Background
Coon, Byron S. was born on April 2, 1903 in LeRoy, Illinois, United States. Son of James S. and Rose O. (Rike) Coon.
Coon, Byron S. was born on April 2, 1903 in LeRoy, Illinois, United States. Son of James S. and Rose O. (Rike) Coon.
Graduate, Northwestern University, 1925.
Engaged in garage and real estate business, 1923; with, General Finance Corporation, Chicago, 1930-1963; collector, General Finance Corporation, Chicago, 1930; president, General Finance Corporation, Chicago, from 1940; Chairman, Board Of Directors, General Finance Corporation, Chicago, 1948-1963; honorary Chairman, Board Of Directors, General Finance Corporation, Chicago, 1963-1986; president, General Finance Loan, 1948-1963.
Board of directors Junior Achievement, Chicago. Member Northwestern University Alumni Association (Vice-President), Chicago Athletic Association, Executives Club, Electric Club, Tavern Club, Tower Club, Westmoreland Country Club, Minocqua Country Club, Key Largo Anglers Club, John Evans Club (cofounder, board directors), Benchwarmers Club (cofounder), Delta Upsilon.
Married 1924; children: James Aubert, Audrey. Married Maurine Taylor, 1931. Children: Thomas Taylor, Byron Eugene.