Background
III, David Skinner Bigelow, was born on April 19, 1931 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nelson Sylvester and Elizabeth Frances (Freeman) B.
III, David Skinner Bigelow, was born on April 19, 1931 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nelson Sylvester and Elizabeth Frances (Freeman) B.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1953. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1956. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1960.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1953. Advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1960. Resigned; management consultant McKinsey & Company Inc., Chicago, 1960-1964.
Cost manager Worldwide Massey-Ferguson Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1964-1966. Director, comptroller Massey Ferguson United Kingdom, Ltd., Coventry, 1966-1968, director technical operations, 1968-1970, director farm machinery manufacturing worldwide, 1970-1973. Managing director Motores Perkins SA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1973-1975.
Senior vice president J.I. Case Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1975-1978. Director general Poclain S.A., LesPlessis Belleville, France, 1978-1981. Vice president Tenneco Inc., Houston, 1982-1983.
President Poclain S.A., 1983-1987. Director D.M.L. Management Consultant, New York City, 1987-1991, Bigelow Associate Management Consultant, Vermont, since 1987. Associate professor Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1988-1996.
Board directors Conex Continenal, Jonyany Machinery Company, 1995-1997.
Trustee Burr and Burton Seminary. Member Oriental Club, Interaliee Club, Pilgrims United States, Williams Club, St. Botolph Club, Ekwanok Country Club.
Married Mary Elizabeth Nutting, September 14, 1957. Children: David Skinner IV, Seth W., Hope N., Jonathon G.H.