Background
REYNOLDS, David was born on June 16, 1915 in Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Son of late Richard Samuel Reynolds and Julia Louise Parham.
REYNOLDS, David was born on June 16, 1915 in Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Son of late Richard Samuel Reynolds and Julia Louise Parham.
Student, Princeton University.
With, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, since 1937; salesman, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1937-1941; assistant manager aircraft parts division, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1941-1944; assistant vice president, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1944-1946; vice president, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1946-1958; executive vice president, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1958-1969; executive vice president, general manager, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1969-1975; vice chairman, chairman of the executive committee, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1975-1976; chief Executive officer, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1976-1986; Chairman of the Board, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1986-1988; chairman emeritus, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, since 1988. Former Chairman, Board Of Directors Eskimo Pie Corporation.
Reynolds became interested in and notably owned and bred sprint horse Lord Carson, a multiple stakes race winner who equaled the track record for 6 furlongs at both Churchill Downs and Turfway Park. In 1994, the colt won two of the three U.S. Triple Crown races, capturing the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
Trustee emeritus Lawrenceville (New Jersey) School, University Richmond. Member American Institute of Architects (honorary), Primary Aluminum Institute, Aluminum Association (past chairman).
Married Margaret Harrison, March 25, 1944 (deceased 1992). Children: Margaret A., Julia P., Dorothy H.