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Theis, Francis William was born on July 10, 1920 in Joliet, Illinois, United States.
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Francis William Theis
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Francis William Theis, business executive. Named Distinguished Alumnus Purdue University, 1965. Member Shipbuilders Council American (director), National Maritime Council (board governors) Clubs: Cleveland Athletic (Cleveland), Union (Cleveland); Shaker Heights (Ohio) Country); Clifton (Lakewood, Ohio); Landmark (Stamford); Sky (New York City); Chicago.
Education
Student, Joliet Junior College, 1937-1939; Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1941.
Career
Director development, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Industries, Barberton, Ohio., 1951-1956; manager planning chemical division, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Industries, Pittsburgh, 1956-1960; president, chief Executive officer, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company International, Pittsburgh, 1960-1963; vice president international, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company International, Pittsburgh, 1963-1965; president, chief Executive officer, Devoe & Raynaolds Company, Louisville, 1965-1967; president, Celanese Chemical Company. New York City, 1967-1971; group vice president, Celanese Corporation, New York City, 1971-1972; executive vice president, International Paper Corporation, New York City, 1972-1973; president, chief Executive officer, Hooker Chemical Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1973; director, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Stamford, 1973; president, chief Executive officer, director, American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, 1975-1979; director, president, chief operating officer, General American Transportation Corporation Corporation, Chicago, 1979-1986.
Achievements
Membership
Member Shipbuilders Council American (director), National Maritime Council (board governors) Clubs: Cleveland Athletic (Cleveland), Union (Cleveland). Shaker Heights (Ohio) Country). Clifton (Lakewood, Ohio).
Landmark (Stamford); Sky (New York City).
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December 25, 2002 (aged 82) -
Nationality
American