Background
Crawford, David Coleman was born on March 7, 1930 in Dixon, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Grace F. (Coleman) Crawford.
Diversified manufacturing company executive
Crawford, David Coleman was born on March 7, 1930 in Dixon, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Grace F. (Coleman) Crawford.
Bachelor of Science, Norwich University, 1952. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1954. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Norwich University, 1993.
Design engineer, Freeport Sulphur Company, New Orleans, 1956-1962; senior engineer, ETCO Engineers & Associates, New Orleans, 1962-1964; manager construction, Offshore Company, Houston, 1964-1970; assistant general manager Far East, Levingston Shipbldg. Company, Singapore, 1970-1971; with, Marathon Manufacturing Company, Houston and, Singapore, 1971-1985; senior vice president, Marathon Manufacturing Company, 1973-1974; executive vice president, Marathon Manufacturing Company, 1974-1985; also director. Director several subsidiary companies, Marathon Manufacturing Company now retired.
Trustee emeritus Norwich University Served with C.E., United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, National Rifle Association, American Welding Society, American Legion, Commanderie de Bordeaux, Lakeside Country Club, Rancho Viejo Country Club, Petroleum Club of Houston, Houston Engineering Club, Audi Quattro Club, Porsche Club American, Sigma Xi, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Carolyn J. Morrow, November 11, 1958. Children: Eugene, Richard, Grace.