Background
Jacoby, George Alonzo was born on May 13, 1904 in Pleasureville, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Alonzo and Sarah (Hieatt) Jacoby.
Jacoby, George Alonzo was born on May 13, 1904 in Pleasureville, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Alonzo and Sarah (Hieatt) Jacoby.
Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown (Kentucky) College, 1924; Doctor of Laws, Georgetown (Kentucky) College, 1958; Master of Science, Columbia, 1927.
With, Irving Trust Company. New York City, 1925-1940;
assistant secretary, Irving Trust Company, 1929-1937;
assistant vice president, Irving Trust Company, 1937-1940;
assistant personnel director, Buick Motor division General Motors Corporation, Flint, Michigan, 1941-1945;
member labor relations staff, General Motors Corporation, Detroit, 1945-1946;
director personnel services, General Motors Corporation, 1946-1956;
director personnel relations, General Motors Corporation, 1956-1969. President Michigan Safety Conference, 1954.
Director National Safety Council, 1947-1966. Member Michigan Employment Security Advisory Council, 1947-1960, Federal Advisory CouncilEmployment Security, 1952-1954. Executive director General Motors Committee Ednl.
Grants and Scholarships, 1955-1969.
Regent General Motors Institute, 1957-1969. Trustee Alma College, 1956-1970. Board of Governors Institute Industrial Health, University of Michigan, 1957-1969.
Member Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Ruth Burtner, October 6, 1928. Children: George Alonzo, John Burtner.