Background
Alcorn, David Stewart was born on June 1, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Emily (Stewart) Alcorn.
Alcorn, David Stewart was born on June 1, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Emily (Stewart) Alcorn.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Pennsylvania, 1943.
Director marketing, Union Carbide Corporation, New York City, 1943-1969; executive vice president, J.T. Baker Chemical Company, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1969-1973; president, Dyes & Chemical Division, Crompton & Knowles, Reading, Pennsylvania, since 1973; chairman, Donlee Technologies, Inc., York, Pennsylvania, since 1992.
Served to 1t. (junior grade) United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Commercial Development Association (director) 1978-1981), American Chemical Society (chemical marketing and economics section).
Married Winifred Edsal, March 20, 1948. Children: Winifred L., David E., Charles S., Richard E.