Background
Fitzgerald, Edmund Bacon was born on February 5, 1926 in Milwaukee. Son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Bacon) Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald, Edmund Bacon was born on February 5, 1926 in Milwaukee. Son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Bacon) Fitzgerald.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Michigan, 1946.
With Cutler-Hammer, Inc., Milwaukee, 1946-1978, vice president in charge engineering, 1959-1961, administrative vice president, 1961-1963, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1964-1969, chairman, chief executive officer, 1969-1978. Vice chairman Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, 1978-1979. Managing director Hampshire Associates, Milwaukee, 1979-1980.
President, director Northern Telecom, Inc., Nashville, 1980-1982. President Northern Telecom Ltd., 1982-1984, chairman board directors Mississauga, 1985-1990. Managing director Woodmont Associates, Nashville, since 1990.
Adjunct professor management Vanderbilt University, Nashville, since 1990. Former chairman, board directors Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc. Former chairman Committee for Economic Development.
Member President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1946, 51-52. Member National Electrical Manufacturers Association (president 1968).
Married Elisabeth McKee Christensen, September 6, 1947. Children: Karen, Kathleen, Edmund Greer, Rogers Christensen.