Background
Dortch, Carl Raymond was born on September 14, 1914 in near Hanson, Kentucky, United States. Son of Walter B. and Delia (Baldwin) Dortch.
Dortch, Carl Raymond was born on September 14, 1914 in near Hanson, Kentucky, United States. Son of Walter B. and Delia (Baldwin) Dortch.
Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1936; D.Public Service (honorary), DePauw University, 1979; Master of Arts in Public Adminstrn, U. Cincinnati, 1938; honorary Doctor of Laws, Marian College, 1981.
With, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1937-1979; assistant general manager, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1950-1962; general manager, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1962-1964; executive vice president, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1964-1975; president, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1979. Chairman Indiana White River Park Development Commission. Chairman of the Board Indianapolis Local Improvement Bond Bank.
Board directors Indianapolis chapter American Red Cross Consortium for Urban Education, Indianapolis Educational television, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Community Service Council, New Hope of Indiana, Starlight Musicals, Center for Leadership Development. President, chairman board directors United Fund Greater Indianapolis. Board advisers Christian Theological Seminary.
Foundation member University Heights Hospital Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Chamber of Commerce Executives (vice chairman, board directors), Indiana Commerce Executives Association (past president), S.K. Lacy Leadership Series, Indianapolis Executives Svd. Corps, DePauw Alumni Association, Edward Rector Alumni Association (past president), Indianapolis Press Club, Meridian Hills Country Club, Masons (33 degree).
Married Anna Gale Greenland, November 17, 1950. Children: Walter A., David J.