Frank William Jenks

Background

Jenks, Frank William was born on August 7, 1897 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank W. and Ella Nora (Beeton) Jenks.

Education

Educated public schools and John Marshall High School, Richmond, Virginia.

Career

Emerson. With International Harvester Company, Chicago, Illinois, since 1914, in office, 1914-1925, assistant branch manager, 1925-1928, branch manager, 1928-1930, assistant district sales manager, 1930-1933, credit manager, 1933-1941, credit and collection manager, 1941-1944, vice president, 1944-1956, executive vice president, 1956-1957, president, 1957-1962, chief executive officer, 1958-1962, director, member executive committee. Director Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, Chicago. Trustee Illinois Institute of Technology.

Past president past director Illinois Chamber of Commerce Advisor Future Farmers American Foundation.

Vice president Farm Equipment Institute, member Executive Committee. Citizens board University of Chicago.

Citizens board University of Illinois. Trustee Farm Foundation, Farm Film Foundation.

Achievements

• Frank William Jenks has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army during World War I. Mason (Shriner). Clubs: Skokie Country (Glencoe).

Connections

Married Thelma Sneed Bagby, February 3, 1921.

Father:

Frank West. Jenks

Mother:

Ella Nora (Beeton) Jenks

Spouse:

Thelma Sneed Bagby