Herbert Preston Ladds

Background

Ladds, Herbert Preston was born on February 25, 1896 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Samuel and Bertha (Hindaugh) Ladds.

Education

Student Manual Training High School, Brooklyn, New York, 1909-1912.

Career

Vice president Lamson and Sessions, Cleveland, 1919-1937. President Sweets Steel Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1937-1939, National Screw and Manufacturing Company, 1939-1963. Chairman of the executive committee and director American Shipbldg.

Company, Cleveland.

Director Interlake Steamship Company, True Temper Corporation, Western Maryland Railway Company, White Motor Company, Union Commerce Bank Cleveland, Ohio Bell Telephone Сompany, Motch & Merryweather Machinery Company.

Achievements

• Herbert Preston Ladds has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served overseas with artillery unit, World War I. Director Fenn College, Young Men"s Christian Association. Member Cleveland Chamber of Commerce (past president), Saint Lukes Hospital Association (director). Vice president National Air Races since 1946.

Connections

Married Grace MacBain, May 17, 1924. Children: Mary, Herbert P. Sales department.

Father:

Samuel Ladds

Mother:

Bertha (Hindaugh) Ladds

Spouse:

Grace MacBain

child:

Herbert P. Sales department Ladds

child:

Mary Ladds