Francis Gene Walker

Background

Walker, Francis Gene was born on April 13, 1928 in Havre, Montana, United States. Son of Robert R. and Marie (Conn) Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Catholic University America, 1952. Master of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1954.

Career

With, Nekoosa Papers Inc., 1957-1965; vice president merchant operations, Nekoosa Papers Inc., 1964-1965; vice president, Butler Paper Company, Port Edwards, Wisconsin, 1965-1967; executive vice president, Butler Paper Company, Port Edwards, Wisconsin, 1967-1970; president, Butler Paper Company, Port Edwards, Wisconsin, since 1970; chairman, Butler Paper Company, Englewood, Colorado, since 1986; also board directors, Butler Paper Company, Englewood, Colorado. Board directors Nekoosa Papers Inc., vice president merchant and converting operations, since 1973.

Achievements

• Francis Gene Walker has been listed as a noteworthy paper manufacturing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1948. Member National Paper Trade Association (treasurer 1974-1975, vice president 1975-1977).

Connections

Married Mary Donoghue, June 3, 1950. Children: Nancy Walker Parmelee, Robert F., Cynthia.

Father:

Robert R. Walker

Mother:

Marie (Conn) Walker

Spouse:

Mary Donoghue

child:

Nancy Walker Parmelee Walker

child:

Cynthia Walker

child:

Robert F. Walker