Background
Procknow, Donald Eugene was born on May 27, 1923 in Madison, South Dakota, United States.
Communications company executive
Procknow, Donald Eugene was born on May 27, 1923 in Madison, South Dakota, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1947. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), South Dakota School Mines and Technology, 1973. D. Science (honorary), Clarkson University, 1984.
With American Telephone & Telegraph Company Technologies (formerly Western Electric), 1947-1985. President Western Electric Company, 1971-1983. Vice chairman American Telephone & Telegraph Company Technologies, 1984-1985.
Board directors Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, J.P. Morgan & Company, cost per click International, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Prudential Life Insurance Company.
Trustee Drew University Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Tau Beta Pi.
Married Esther J. Ehlert, May 16, 1953. Children: Eugene, Charles.