Background
Lichtenberger, Horst William was born on November 5, 1935 in Yugoslavia. Came to United States, 1950, naturalized, 1955. Son of Andrew W. and Hella Lichtenberger.
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Horst William Lichtenberger
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Education
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Iowa, 1959. Master of Business Administration, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1962.
Career
With Union Carbide Corporation, 1959-1992, business manager New York City, 1972-1975, vice president, general manager Linde division Geneva, 1975-1980, vice president marketing New York City, 1980-1982, vice president, general manager gas products, 1982-1985, president Solvents and Coatings division, 1985-1992, president Chemicals and Plastics group, 1986-1992. Chief Executive Officer Praxair Inc., 1992-2000, also chairman Danbury, Connecticut, 1992—2000. Retired, 2000.
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Membership
Member Iowa National Guard, 1954-1962. Member American Iron and Steel Institute, Chemical Manufacturing Association, Business Roundtable, National Association Manufacturers.
Connections
Married Patricia Ann Thomas, June 15, 1957. Children: Erich, Lisa.
