Background
TEMPLE, Joseph was born on August 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Joseph George Temple and Helen Frances (Beney) Temple.
pharmaceutical company executive
TEMPLE, Joseph was born on August 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Joseph George Temple and Helen Frances (Beney) Temple.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1951; Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Purdue University, 1988.
With, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1951-1989; vice president marketing, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1976-1978; director, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1979-1994; president, Dow Chemical Latin American, Coral Gables, Florida, 1978-1980; group vice president human health, Dow Chemical Company, Cincinnati, 1980-1983; chief Executive officer, president, Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cincinnati, 1983-1987; executive vice president, Dow Chemical Company, 1983-1989; chief Executive officer, Chairman, Board Of Directors, Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cincinnati, 1988-1989; chairman, chief Executive officer, Marion Merrell Dow, Inc., Kansas City, Missoury, 1989-1992; also board directors, Marion Merrell Dow, Inc., Kansas City, Missoury chairman, Marion Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc., 1992-1994; vice chairman, 1994-1995; retired, 1995. Former trustee Committee for Economic Development.
Member president's county Purdue University, since 1978. Board fellows Saginaw Valley StateU., 1987-1989. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Society Plastics Industry (board directors 1980-1982), Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (board directors 1981-1983), Management Association (Silver Knight award 1976, Gold Knight award 1982).
Married Ann Elizabeth McFerran, June 21, 1952. Children: Linda Jo, James, John.