Background
Estes, Donald Wayne was born on September 15, 1930 in Allen, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank Lester and Florence M. (Lewis) Estes.
Estes, Donald Wayne was born on September 15, 1930 in Allen, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank Lester and Florence M. (Lewis) Estes.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Washburn University, 1958.
With Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., Miami, Florida, since 1964, account manager, 1964-1965, district manager, Little Rock, 1965-1970, regional manager, Milwaukee, 1970-1974, area vice president, 1974-1979, senior vice president, 1979-1981, executive vice president, 1981-1982, executive vice president operations, 1982-1983, president, 1983-1989. Senior executive vice president government and industrial relations Ryder Systems Inc., since 1989. Board directors Professional Truck Drivers Institute American, Inc.
President Catrala Associates, 1969-1971, others.
Board directors Salvation Army, Jackie Robinson Found. Trustee Florida Memorial College, since 1988. Served with United States Navy, 1950-1954.
Member Arkansas Bus and Truck Association (vice president, director 1965-1971), Truck Rental and Leasing Assn, (director since 1983).
Married Arlene Joyce Hahn, August 10, 1957. Children: Gayla Dawn, Julie Annual.