Background
Austin, David Lawrence was born on October 26, 1946 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Anthony Bernard and Rena Firn (Landon) Austin.
Austin, David Lawrence was born on October 26, 1946 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Anthony Bernard and Rena Firn (Landon) Austin.
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Illinois University, Alton, Illinois, 1965. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, East St. Louis, Illinois, 1966. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1973.
Design engineer Emerson Electric Company, St. Louis, 1966-1968. Salesman J. T. Ryerson and Son, 1968-1969. Manager contract sales United States Steel Supply Division, 1969-1971.
Vice president sales S. J. Iron and Steel Corporation, 1971-1977. President D. L. Austin Steel Supply, Collinsville, Illinois, since 1977.
Board directors Boy Scouts American, Collinsville, 1983. Zoning board appeals, Collinsville, 1983. Governor J. Thompson Small Business Advisory Committee, Springfield, Illinois 1983.
Member St. Louis Purchasing Management (Certified 1982). Visiting Nurse Association (board directors 1979, 86). Lodges: Rotary, Knights of Columbus.
Married Kathleen Chyrl, December 31, 1966. Children: Ginger, David World War II.