Charles S. Craigmile

Background

Craigmile, Charles S. was born on September 29, 1892 in La Grange, Illinois, United States. Son of David Francis and Mary Louise (Holt) Craigmile.

Education

Student of University Illinois, 1910-1913.

Career

Elec. engineer Dolese & Shepard Company, 1913-1915, Belden Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 1915-1918, chief inspector, 1919, general foreman, 1920, plant superintendent, 1921, general foreman, 1922-1923, assistant general superintendent, 1924-1927, general superintendent, 1928-1934, vice president, 1935-1941, executive vice president, 1942-1948, president, 1948-1963, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1963-1965, honorary chairman, from 1965, director Director Greater Chicago Safety Council from 1936, president, 1939-1942. Director Junior Achievement of Chicago, Inc., 1949-1952, Chicago Advisory Council, 1952-1955. Trustee Village of Hinsdale, Illinois, 1949-1952, president of the village, 1953-1956.

Membership

Served as 1st lieutenant, 331st Field Artillery, 86th Division, United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Management Association (Vice-President 1933-1934, director 1944-1947, 1950-1952) Illinois Manufacturers Association (director) 1950-1953, chairman 1958. Clubs: Executives (vice president 1939-1941), Commercial, University (Chicago).

Connections

Married Nellie Marie Truby, March 15, 1924. Children: Winston Charles, David Francis, Donald Holt.

Father:

David Francis Craigmile

Mother:

Mary Louise (Holt) Craigmile

Spouse:

Nellie Marie Truby

child:

Donald Holt Craigmile

child:

Winston Charles Craigmile

child:

David Francis Craigmile