Background
Baker, Hollis MacLure was born on April 27, 1916 in Allegan, Michigan, United States. Son of Hollis Siebe and Ruth (MacClure) Baker.
furniture manufacturing company executive
Baker, Hollis MacLure was born on April 27, 1916 in Allegan, Michigan, United States. Son of Hollis Siebe and Ruth (MacClure) Baker.
Student, University Virginia, 1935-1937.
With, Baker Furniture, Inc., Holland, Michigan, 1938-1940, 45-73;
vice president, treasurer, Baker Furniture, Inc., 1959-1961;
president, Baker Furniture, Inc., 1961-1970;
Chairman of the Board, Baker Furniture, Inc., 1970-1973;
vice president, general manager, Grand Rapids Chair Company, Michigan, 1959-1961;
president, Grand Rapids Chair Company, 1961-1970. Vice-president, director Manor House, Inc., New York City, 1958-1970. President Boyne City Railroad Company, Michigan, 400 Building Corporation, Palm Beach, Florida.
Director Michigan National Bank, Lansing, 1968-1983, American Seating Company, Grand Rapids, 1973-1983, Michigan National Bank, Grand Rapids, 1959-1984, Norton Gallery, Palm Beach, 1984-1991.
(One man's quest to the finding & improving of 5 castles.)
Board directors United States Coast Guard Foundation, 1981-1991. Lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Member National Association Furniture Manufacturers (director), Furniture Manufacturers Association Grand Rapids (director, past pres 1970-1984), Zeta Psi.
Clubs: Brook (New York City), River (New York City), New York Yacht (New York City), Leash (New York City). Kent Country (Grand Rapids), University (Grand Rapids), Indian (Grand Rapids), Peninsular (Grand Rapids). Everglades (Palm Beach), Bath and Tennis (Palm Beach).
Buck's (London).
Married Betty Jane Brown, August 2, 1947. Children: Tomelyn Ann, Susan MacClure. Married Elsie Margarite Leigh, August 27, 2003.