Background
Adams, Joseph Elkan was born on February 26, 1913 in Cleveland. Son of Samuel A. and Dorothy (Berkson) Adams.
Automotive manufacturing consultant
Adams, Joseph Elkan was born on February 26, 1913 in Cleveland. Son of Samuel A. and Dorothy (Berkson) Adams.
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1934.
Assistant to president, Garland Company, Cleveland, 1934-1938; general manager, International Molded Plastics, 1938-1941; director material control, White Motor Corporation (formerly White Motor Company), Cleveland, 1945-1950; director purchasing and planning, White Motor Corporation (formerly White Motor Company), 1950-1955; general manager manufacturing, White Motor Corporation (formerly White Motor Company), 1955; vice president, White Motor Corporation (formerly White Motor Company), 1956-1959; executive vice president, White Motor Corporation (formerly White Motor Company), 1959-1972; now consultant and investor vice Chairman of the Board, General Computer Corporation, Twinsburg, Ohio., since 1977. Special assistant for production to vice president operations War Production Board, Washington, 1941-1944.
Member Society Automotive Engineers, Museum Arts Association Cleveland (trustee since 1989, executive committee, treasurer 1982), Pi Tau Sigma (vice president), Pi Delta Epsilon, Beta Sigma Rho. Clubs: Mid-Day, Cleveland City, Oakwood.
Married Eleanore Ture, August 30, 1940. Children: Stephen Eric, Gail M. Married Edna Mumaw, November 29, 1986.