Background
Herrick, Kenneth Gilbert was born on April 2, 1921 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Ray Wesley and Hazel Marie (Forney) Herrick.
manufacturing company executive
Herrick, Kenneth Gilbert was born on April 2, 1921 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Ray Wesley and Hazel Marie (Forney) Herrick.
Student public and private schools, Howe, Indiana. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Siena Heights College, 1974. HHD (honorary), Adrian College, 1975.
HHD (honorary), Detroit Institute of Technology, 1980. Doctor of Laws, Judson College, 1975. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Albion College, 1981.
With, Tecumseh Products Company, Michigan, 1940-1942, 45-; vice president, Tecumseh Products Company, 1961-1966; vice Chairman of the Board, Tecumseh Products Company, 1964-1970; president, Tecumseh Products Company, 1966-1970; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Tecumseh Products Company, 1970-1986; Chairman of the Board, Tecumseh Products Company, since 1986.
Board of directors Howe Military School, 1970-1981, from Herrick Foundation, 1970. Member executive advisory board St. Jude Children's Hospital, from 1978. Served with United States Army Air Corps,1942-1945.
Member Lenawee Country Club, Elks, Tecumseh Country Club, Masons.
Married Shirley J. Todd, March 2, 1942. Children: Todd Wesley, Toni Lynn.