Background
Conant, Howard Rosset was born on September 30, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis J. and Fredericka (Rosset) Cohn.
Conant, Howard Rosset was born on September 30, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis J. and Fredericka (Rosset) Cohn.
Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1947.
President, director, Interstate Steel Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1947-1971; Chairman of the Board, Interstate Steel Company, 1971-1990; president, director, Elliott Paint & Varnish Company, Chicago, 1961-1976. Board directors Interstate Steel Supply Company, Philadelphia, Artra Group, Inc. Chairman, Board Of Directors White Products Corporation, 1965-1967.
Discussion leader Center Study of Continuing Education, 1955-1962. Director Com.for Sane Nuclear Policy, 1964-1969. Member Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace, 1965-1973.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946, PTO. Member World President' Organisation, Chicago President' Organisation (director), Ridge and Valley Tennis Club, Carlton Club, East Bank Club.
Married Doris S. Kaplan, December 14, 1947. Children: Alison Sue, Howard R., Meredith Annual.
