Background
Bro, Kenneth Arthur was born on August 28, 1921 in Tsingdao, Shandung, China, (parents American citizens). Son of Albin Carl and Margueritte(Harmon) Brother.
Plastic manufacturing company executive
Bro, Kenneth Arthur was born on August 28, 1921 in Tsingdao, Shandung, China, (parents American citizens). Son of Albin Carl and Margueritte(Harmon) Brother.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1949, Doctorate. Public Svc. (honorary) Northland College, 1994. Purchasing agent Welch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 1950-1956.
Vice president Welch Science Company, Chicago, 1957-1964.
Vice president, co-owner Webb Plastic Company, Northbrook, Illinois, 1965-1987, retired 1987. President board directors Chicago Commons Association, 1962, 70-74.
District Chairman, Board Of Directors Junior Achievement, Chicago, 1970, 72-74. President Foundation for Science Relaxation, 1965-1994.
Purchasing agent Welch Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 1950-1956. Vice president Welch Science Company, 1957-1964. Vice president, co-owner Webb Plastic Company, Northbrook, 1965-1987.
Retired, 1987; With United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Director Presbyterian Home, Evanston, Illinois, 1976—1999, life director, 2000. Trustee Northland College, 1957—1994, chairman board trustees, 1971—1975. President board directors Chicago Commons Association, 1962, 1970—1974.
District chairman board directors Junior Achievement, 1970, 1972—1974. President Foundation Science Relaxation, 1965—1994. Member of American Vacuum Society, Executive Club (Chicago), Economic Club, Chicago Yacht Club, University Club, Indian Hill Club (Winnetka, Illinois), Rotary.
Married Patricia Welch, May 6, 1944. Children: William, Peter, Kenneth M., Patricia, Elizabeth, A. Charles.