Background
Dively, George Samuel was born on December 17, 1902 in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael A. and Martha A. (Dodson) Dively.
Dively, George Samuel was born on December 17, 1902 in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael A. and Martha A. (Dodson) Dively.
Bachelor of Science in E.E, University Pittsburgh, 1925. Doctor of Science in Engineering (honorary), University Pittsburgh, 1962. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1929.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Case-Western Reserve University, 1961. Doctor of Science (honorary), Florida Institute of Technology, 1972.
With, Harris Corporation, 1937-1988; successively assistant to secretary-treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary-treasurer, director, vice-president and general manager, Harris Corporation, 1937-1947; president, Harris Corporation, 1947-1961; chief Executive officer, Harris Corporation, 1952-1968; Chairman of the Board, Harris Corporation, 1954-1972; chairman of the executive and finance committee, Harris Corporation, 1972-1978; honorary Chairman of the Board, Harris Corporation, 1972-1988.
Honorary trustee Case Western Reserve University. Trustee Educational television Metropolitan Cleveland. Director associates Harvard Graduate School Business Administration.
Fellow American Management Association (life member) Clubs: Masons (Cleveland), Pepper Pike Country (Cleveland), The Country (Cleveland), Union (Cleveland), Harvard (Cleveland), Royal Palm Yacht and Country (Florida).
Married Harriett G. Seeds, June 30, 1933 (deceased August 1968). 1 son, Michael A.; Married Juliette Gaudin, February 1969.