Background
Luce, Charles Franklin was born on August 29, 1917 in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James Oliver and Wilma Fisher (Grindell) Luce.
Luce, Charles Franklin was born on August 29, 1917 in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James Oliver and Wilma Fisher (Grindell) Luce.
Bachelor, Bachelor of Laws, University Wisconsin, 1941. Sterling fellow, Yale University, 1942.
Law clerk to Justice Hugo L. Black United States Supreme Court, 1943-1944. General law practice Walla Walla, Washington, 1946-1961. Administrator Bonneville Power Administration United States Department Interior, Portland, Oregon, 1961-1966, under secretary Washington, 1966-1967.
Chairman board Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 1967-1982, Chief Executive Officer, 1967-1981, chairman emeritus, 1982—2008. Partner Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman, Portland, Oregon, 1982-1986. Special counsel Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1987-1994.
Director emeritus UAL and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Trustee Henry M. Jackson Foundation. Trustee emeritus Columbia University, New York City.
Member Wisconsin Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Order of Coif.
Married Helen G. Oden, October 24, 1942 (deceased 2001). Children: James O., Christine Mary, Barbara Anne, Charles Franklin. Married Margaret E. Richmond, November 9, 2001.