Background
Speaks, Donald Wesley was born on October 7, 1921 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Otis Vincent and Emma Abigail (Stringfellow) Speaks.
manufacturing company executive
Speaks, Donald Wesley was born on October 7, 1921 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Otis Vincent and Emma Abigail (Stringfellow) Speaks.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio University, 1943. Master of Science, Ohio University, 1948.
Accountant, Owens Corning Fiberglass Company, Newark, 1945-1947; cost supervisor, Anchor Hocking Corporation, Lancaster, Ohio., 1947-1951; with, Standard Products Company, Cleveland, 1951-1986; treasurer, Standard Products Company, Cleveland, 1971-1986; vice president, Standard Products Company, Cleveland, 1976-1986; chairman, Oliver Tire & Rubber Company (subsidiary Standard Products Company), 1977-1986.
Served to First lieutenant infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member Finance Executives Institute, Cleveland Treasurer's Club.
Married Kathleen Bates, November 22, 1945. Children— Susan Speaks Mills, David.