Background
Reid, Ernest W. was born on December 17, 1891 in Chase, Kansas, United States. Son of James William and Ella (Kelly) Reid.
Reid, Ernest W. was born on December 17, 1891 in Chase, Kansas, United States. Son of James William and Ella (Kelly) Reid.
Bachelor of Arts, Southwestern College, 1916. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1929.
Research chemist Mellon Institute, 1916-1921. Superintendent chemical plant Carbide & Carbon Chemical Corporation, 1921-1925, director sales development, 1926-1936, European representative, 1936-1940. Senior industrial fellow Mellon Institute, 1925-1936.
Member of advisory commission Council National Defense, 1940-1941.
Assistant chief chemical section Office Production Management, 1941-1942. Chief chemical branch War Production Board, 1942, deputy director general, 1942-1943.
Director, Chairman of the Board Corn Products Refining Company. Director Commercial Solvents Corporation, Alco Products, Incorporated.
Member American Chemical Society (Chemical in Industry Award, 1951), American Institute Chemists. Clubs: University (Pittsburgh).
Married Leila East. English, September 21, 1921.