Background
Dempsey, Jerry Edward was born on October 1, 1932 in Landrum, South Carolina, United States. Son of Adolphus Gerald and Willie Ceyattie (Lee) Dempsey.
Dempsey, Jerry Edward was born on October 1, 1932 in Landrum, South Carolina, United States. Son of Adolphus Gerald and Willie Ceyattie (Lee) Dempsey.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1954. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Clemson University, 2001. Master of Business Administration, Georgia State College, 1968.
With, Borg-Warner Corporation, Chicago, 1956-1984; general manager York division, Borg-Warner Corporation, Chicago, 1972-1977; executive vice president, Borg-Warner Corporation, Chicago, 1977-1979; president, chief operating officer, Borg-Warner Corporation, Chicago, 1979-1984; senior vice president, Waste Management Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, 1984-1993; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1993-1997; chairman, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1997. Board directors Navistar, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Industries, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company.
Dean's advisory council School Engineering Clemson University, chairman president's advisory council. Board directors Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, president, Greenville Symphony, Greater Greenville Forum, secretary board, Greenville House Systems. Member American Society of Heating, Melrose Club, Duquesne Club (director), Thornblade Country Club, Greenville Country Club, Fox Chapel Golf Club.
Married Harriet Coan Calvert. Children: Jerrie E., Harriet R., Margaret.