Background
Krist, Donald Eugene was born on June 26, 1926 in Topeka. Son of George M. and Florence (McInerny) Krist.
Krist, Donald Eugene was born on June 26, 1926 in Topeka. Son of George M. and Florence (McInerny) Krist.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1951.
Public relations director United States Junior Chamber of C., 1953—1955, Meredith Companies, 1955—1960. Instructor, lecturer public relations Drake University, Des Moines, 1957—1970. Executive vice president Iowa Consumer Finance Association, 1960—1966, Professional Insurance Agents Iowa, Des Moines, 1973—1988.
Owner, manager Donald Krist & Associates, Inc., 1966—1973. Chairman board Krist Enterprises, Inc., since 1988. With United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Member of Smithsonian Institution Associates, Iowa Society Association Executives, American Society Association Executives (Management Achievement award 1976), Des Moines Press Club, Des Moines Club (president 1959).
Married Marilyn McClurkin, May 29, 1948. Children: Lisa Ann, James Eric.