Background
Johnston,, David White was born on March 31, 1921 in Atlanta. Son of David White and Annie Kate (Johnston).
Textile manufacturing company executive
Johnston,, David White was born on March 31, 1921 in Atlanta. Son of David White and Annie Kate (Johnston).
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mgmt, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1942. Postgraduate, University Western Ontario. Postgraduate, University North Carolina.
Plant manager Dominion Textile Limited company, Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, 1952-1960, vice president manufacturing, 1963-1968. Division vice president Deering Milliken Company, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1960-1964. Vice president manufacturing Bibb Manufacturing Company, Macon, Georgia, 1968-1970.
Chairman board, chief executive officer Dan River Inc., Danville, Virginia, 1970-1987, also board director, chairman executive committee, 1987-1989. Retired, 1989
Board directors Dibrrell Brothers.
Board directors Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville. Advisory board Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Danville C. of Chamber (board director) Clubs: Danville Golf.
Married Sally Onie Ingram, July 30, 1949. Children: Elizabeth, David.