Background
Atkinson, David Skillman was born on January 30, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Clarence and Margaret (Skillman) Atkinson.
Atkinson, David Skillman was born on January 30, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Clarence and Margaret (Skillman) Atkinson.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1942. Bachelor, Yale University, 1942.
Various positions in manufacturing Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, 1942-1956. With Thiokol Chemical Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 1956-1965, Standard Pressed Steel Company, Jenkintown, 1965-1968, Northwest Industries, Chicago, 1968-1973. Group vice president, director Dennison Manufacturing Company, Framingham, Massachusetts, 1973-1986.
President, chief executive officer D.S. Atkinson, Inc., since 1986. Director Laidlaw Corporation, Scottsdale, Arizona, Erving Paper Mills, Massachusetts, Giebeler Inc., Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of Yale (Chicago) (board directors 1968-1973).
Married Mary L. Headley, January 15, 1943. Children: Susan, Sara, Ann Gayley.