Background
Waller, Ellis J. was born on November 12, 1896 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter A. and Carrie C. (Peterson) Waller.
manufacturing company executive
Waller, Ellis J. was born on November 12, 1896 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter A. and Carrie C. (Peterson) Waller.
Bachelor of Science, Princeton University, 1919.
Salesman, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1921-1924;
head sales correspondent department, general office, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, from 1924;
director, The Boss Manufacturing Company.
New York City, from 1929;
vice president, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1930-1939;
executive vice president, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1939-1945;
president, The Boss Manufacturing Company.
New York City, 1945-1961;
Chairman of the Board, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1961-1965;
chairman finance committee, The Boss Manufacturing Company. New York City, from 1965.
Treasurer, director Kewanee Manufacturing Company. Director Peoples National Bank of Kewanee, General Telephone Сompany Illinois.
Member American Legion, University Club (New York City), Princeton Club (New York City), Union League Club (Chicago), Midland Country Club (Kewanee), Glen Arven Country Club (Thomasville, Georgia), Masons, Elks.
Married Barodel Gould, December 29, 1925. Children: Harriet C., Peter W., John E.