Background
Bechtel, Kenneth Karl was born on July 4, 1904 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Warren A. and Clara (West) Bechtel.
Bechtel, Kenneth Karl was born on July 4, 1904 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Warren A. and Clara (West) Bechtel.
Student of University California, 1922-1923.
With Washington Bechtel Company, construction engineers, San Francisco, 1921-1970, vice-president, director 1925-1945, director, 1950-1970. Member Executive Committee, senior director Industrial Indemnity Company, president 1931-1955, Chairman of the Board, 1955-1970, chairman of the executive committee, 1970-1976. Director emeritus Wells Fargo Bank.
Member national Executive Board Boy Scouts American, 1947-1974, president National council, 1956-1959. Member California Academy Sciences (trustee), California History Society, National Audubon Society, Beta Theta Pi. Mason (Shriner).; Clubs: San Francisco Yacht (Belvedere).
Married Nancy Foote, November 2, 1961. Children by previous marriage: Peter Bechtel, Jon.