Background
Wallace, David Harold was born on February 10, 1936 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Roshier Lee and DeAlva (Shannon) Wallace.
automotive corporations executive
Wallace, David Harold was born on February 10, 1936 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Roshier Lee and DeAlva (Shannon) Wallace.
Adopted children– Karen Jane, Kelley June, David Harold. Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, University Alabama, 1958, postgraduate, 1958-1959. Founder, chairman, chief executive officer U & West Industries, Incorporated., Selma, Alabama, Laura Industries, Incorporated., Selma Rentals, Incorporated., U & West Truck Company, Insurance, Bibb Corporation, Brent, Alabama, 1960-1970.
Founder, chairman board, chief executive officer National Automotive Superstores, Incorporated., Pensacola, Florida, 1972, Wallace Automotive Distributors, since 1974, 6 retail stores, Mobile, Alabama, 4 retail stores, warehouse, service corporation, Pensacola, 4 retail stores, New Orleans, also National Automotive Distributors, Incorporated., trucking company.
Organizer, director First National Bank of Escambia County, Pensacola.
Junior warden, senior warden Saint Christopher"s Episcopal Church, Pensacola, 1977-1979. Vestryman, 1982-1984, member choir, Diocesan Venture in Mission Committee, chairman Venture in Mission Committee of Parish. Member Pensacola Junior College Booster Club, Pensacola Young Men's Christian Association, Panhandle Tiger Bay Club.
Board directors Azalea Trace.
Vice president, president-elect board regents University West Florida Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1959-1965. Named Manitoba of Year station WCOA-WJLQ, 1983.
Named Knight Court of DeLuna, Fiesta of Five Flags, Pensacola, 1981.
Member Automotive Parts and Accessories Association United States, United States Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Florida Chamber of C., Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce, University Alabama Alumni Association, Sigma Chi National Alumni Association. Clubs: Pensacola Ski, Top Twenty, Pensacola Country (board directors), Pensacola Open Tournament Committee (vice chairman 1985, chairman 1986 tournament), Pensacola Sports Association Foundation (secretary, board directors), Pensacola Sports Association, Rotary.
Married Sondra Scott. Children– John Gray, Julie Scott, Susan Scott.