Background
Brengel, Fred Lenhardt was born on March 31, 1923 in Hicksville, New York, United States. Son of Henry C. and Anna (Jones) Brengel.
manufacturing company executive
Brengel, Fred Lenhardt was born on March 31, 1923 in Hicksville, New York, United States. Son of Henry C. and Anna (Jones) Brengel.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1944. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Stevens Institute of Technology, 1982.
With, Johnson Controls Inc. (formerly Johnson Svc. Company), Milwaukee, since 1948;
vice president sales, Johnson Controls Inc.
(formerly Johnson Svc. Company), Milwaukee, 1965-1967;
president, Johnson Controls Inc. (formerly Johnson Svc.
Company), Milwaukee, 1967-1986;
chief Executive officer, Johnson Controls Inc. (formerly Johnson Svc. Company), Milwaukee, 1967-1988;
chairman, Johnson Controls Inc.
(formerly Johnson Svc. Company), Milwaukee, since 1985;
also director, Johnson Controls Inc. (formerly Johnson Svc.
Company), Milwaukee
board directors Firststar Corporation, Heil Company, Harley-Davidson.
Chairman Junior Achievement Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1987, NEMA, Washington, 1970-1988, National Association of Manufacturers, Washington, 1985-1988. Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Milwaukee Association Commerce (chairman 1985), Town Club, Milwaukee Country Club, Milwaukee Club, Jupiter Hills Club.
Married Joan E. Brengel, December 4, 1948. Children: Douglas, Edith, Kenneth.