Background
West, John Dunham was born on May 24, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles C. and Julia B. (Dunham) W.
manufacturing company executive
West, John Dunham was born on May 24, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles C. and Julia B. (Dunham) W.
Student, Beloit College, 1924-1925; Honorary Doctor of Science, Beloit College, 1980; Mechanical Engineering, Cornell Univercity, 1932; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lakeland College, 1987.
President, Manitowoc Company, Inc., Wisconsin, 1957-1981; chief Executive officer, Manitowoc Company, Inc., 1981-1986; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Manitowoc Company, Inc., 1981-1987. Director emeritus Manitowoc Savings Bank, Employers Insurance of Wausau, Wisconsin.
Member Society Advancement Management (Professional Manager citation 1959).
Married Ruth Cronk St. John, June 28, 1932.