Frank Darlington

Background

Darlington, Frank was born on March 2, 1928 in Manchester, England. Son of Harry and Louisa Ann (Aikin) Darlington. came to the United States, 1955.

Education

Student in Photo Engraving Processes, Manchester College of Technology, 1946-1950.

Career

Apprentice engraver, Lockett Crossland Company, Manchester, 1943-1949; sketch maker, Std. Engraving, Eccles, England, 1950-1953; artist, photo engraver, Roll Phot Engravers, Manchester, 1953-1955; head sketch making department, Consolidated Engravers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1955-1959; plant production control, Consolidated Engravers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1959-1963; vice president sales and production, Consolidated Engravers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1963-1967; director, part owner, Consolidated Engravers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1967-1970; president, Consolidated Engravers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1970-1989; Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1989-1991; retired, 1991. Founding director First Charlotte Bank and Trust, 1983-1993.

Chairman graphic arts board Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1985-1994. City board directors Centura Bank, Charlotte.

Achievements

• Frank Darlington has been listed as a noteworthy industrial engraving company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

God is literally the father of every human being. He has a body, and emotions like human beings. Therefore it is possible to have very close and personal relationship between God and each individual.

Membership

Member of advisory board Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, since 1991.

Connections

Married Ivy Waite, January 28, 1950. Children: Peter Barrie, Pamela Darlington Duval.

Father:

Harry Darlington

Mother:

Louisa Ann (Aikin) Darlington

Spouse:

Ivy Waite

child:

Pamela Darlington Duval Darlington

child:

Peter Barrie Darlington