Background
Crooks, Edwin William was born on July 29, 1919 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edwin William and Rebecca (Dils) Crooks.
Crooks, Edwin William was born on July 29, 1919 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edwin William and Rebecca (Dils) Crooks.
Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1941. Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1942. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1947.
Doctor of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1959.
Merchandise controller Halle Brothers Company, Cleveland, 1947-1954. Professor marketing, assistant dean West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1954-1956, 58-66. Chancellor, professor business administration Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, 1966-1986.
Board directors Kentuckiana Metroversity, 1969-1983, Leadership Clark County, 1981-1983, Clark County Youth Shelter, Inc., 1984-1993, Clark County Center for Lay Ministries. Trustee Township Library. Trustee Southern Indiana Conference Methodist Church, since 1992.
Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Southern Indiana Model Railroad Club (superintendent 1986-1992), Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce (president 1983), Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Theta Pi, Beta Gamma Sigma. Clubs: Athenaeum. Lodges: Rotary.
Married Joan Schleuniger, September 13, 1952. Children: Edwin William III, Ann, Alice.