Background
Higgins, David Burton was born on November 3, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Franklin and Fannie Elizabeth (Hurdle) Higgins.
Higgins, David Burton was born on November 3, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Franklin and Fannie Elizabeth (Hurdle) Higgins.
Bachelor in Economics and Labor Relations, Catawba College, 1972. Postgraduate, Stanford University, 1986.
Manufacturing manager, Customex Manufacturing, Inc., Burlington, 1972-1973; group personnel manager, Burlington Industries, Inc., 1973-1979; employee relations manager, Black & Decker Manufacturing Company, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1979-1980; corporation quality and participation director, Texfi Industries, Inc., Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 1980-1984; corporation manager industrial relations, Alba-Waldension, Inc., Valdese, North Carolina, 1984-1985; vice president operations, Alba-Waldension, Inc., Valdese, North Carolina, 1985-1989; vice president manufacturing services, Oneita Industries, Inc., Andrews, South Carolina., 1989-1990; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Thor-Lo, Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, 1990-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Thor-Lo, Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, since 1992.
Board of directors Burke Economics Development Commission, 1988-1990. Active United Way, 1984-1989. Member National Association Hosiery Manufacturers (president North Carolina chapter 1989-1990), Burke County Chamber of C. (vice president 1989).
Married Cathy Eileen Cox, January 23, 1970. Children: Joshua David, Matthew Cade, Benjamin Russ.