Background
Kenna, Edgar Douglas was born on June 11, 1924 in Summit, Mississippi, United States. Son of Edgar Douglas and Norma Catchings (Carruth) Kenna.
manufacturing company executive
Kenna, Edgar Douglas was born on June 11, 1924 in Summit, Mississippi, United States. Son of Edgar Douglas and Norma Catchings (Carruth) Kenna.
Student, University Mississippi, 1941-1942; Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1945.
President, Fuqua Industries, Atlanta, 1968-1970;
president, Robert B. Anderson, Ltd., New York City, 1970-1973;
president, National Association Manufacturers, Washington, 1973-1977;
president, Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, 1978-1981;
partner, G.L. Ohrstrom Company. New York City, since 1981. Chairman Roper Industries, Carlisle Company, Inc., since 1989, Bertrex, Inc., 1989-1992, Vinnell, Inc., 1989-1992.
Board directors Phillips Petroleum Company, Heritage Media, Inc., Carlisle Corporation, Fleet Finance Group, Harrow Corporation, Vistan Corporation, Leach Corporation.
Trustee United States Military Academy With Army of the United States, 1942-1949. Member Lost Tree Club, University Club.
Married Jean Cruise, June 12, 1945. Children: Edgar Douglas III, Marilyn, Susan, Michael.