Background
Craib, Donald Forsyth was born on May 4, 1925 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Donald Forsyth and Rubye (Drysdale) Craib.
Craib, Donald Forsyth was born on May 4, 1925 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Donald Forsyth and Rubye (Drysdale) Craib.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, University of California at Los Angeles, 1949.
With, Allstate Insurance Company, since 1950; zone underwriting manager Southeastern Zone, Allstate Insurance Company, 1959-1960; regional manager, Allstate Insurance Company, Sacramento, 1961-1964; regional manager, Allstate Insurance Company, Pasadena, California, 1968-1971; vice president private placements, Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illinois, 1971-1974; group vice president investments, Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, 1974-1977; executive vice president, treasurer, Allstate Insurance Company, 1977-1978; vice Chairman of the Board, Allstate Insurance Company, 1978-1980; Chairman of the Board, Allstate Insurance Company, 1982-1986; also director, Allstate Insurance Company retired, Allstate Insurance Company vice chairman corporation administration, Sears Roebuck & Company, Chicago, 1980-1982; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Trans World Airlines, St. Louis, 1994; chairman, Trans World Airlines, St. Louis, since 1994. President Metropolitan Savings and Loan Association (merged into Allstate), Los Angeles, 1964-1966, chairman, president, 1966-1968 also director. Director Sears, Roebuck and Company, Pillsbury Company.
Trustee University of California at Los Angeles Foundation Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Phi Kappa Sigma.
Married Evelyn L. Poyer, December 21, 1947. Children: John L., Donald Forsyth, Laura L., Janet R.