Background
Parkinson, John David was born on November 26, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Granville and Dorothy (Crooks) Parkinson.
Parkinson, John David was born on November 26, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Granville and Dorothy (Crooks) Parkinson.
Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University, 1951.
With, Thomas & Betts Corporation, Elizabeth, New Jersey, since 1954; various sales management positions, Thomas & Betts Corporation, Syracuse, 1954-1967; vice president marketing, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1968; vice president, general manager, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1969; president division, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1969; vice president corporation, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1971; executive vice president, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1971-1974; president, chief Executive officer, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1974-1984; Chairman of the Board, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1975-1991; also director, Thomas & Betts Corporation, 1968-1997; retired,, 1997; M C.
Married Sally Ann Brokaw, November 10, 1956. Children: David Gregory, Rex Granville, Leanne.