Donald Maclaren Simmons

Background

Simmons, Donald Maclaren was born on July 29, 1889 in New York City. Son of Edwin S. and Elizabeth MacLaren.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1911. Electrical Engineer, 1913, England Doctorate., 1939.

Career

Research and development engineer Standard Underground Cable Company, 1913-1927. After its merger into General Cable Corporation, successively director high voltage transmission, chief electrical engineer, chief engineer, 1927-1939, vice president, director 1939-1949.

Achievements

• Donald Maclaren Simmons has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (past president), American Institute Electrical Engineers; Clubs: University (New York).

Connections

Married Rachel L. McKnight, January 28, 1921. Children: Donald M., Mary Elizabeth Davis.

Father:

Edwin South.

Mother:

Elizabeth MacLaren

Spouse:

Rachel L. McKnight

child:

Donald M. Simmons

child:

Mary Elizabeth Davis Simmons