Background
Manning, Kent Roger was born on July 29, 1923 in Breslau, Germany. Emigrated to the United States, 1946. Son of Ismar Raphael and Susanne (Zweig) Manneberg.
Manning, Kent Roger was born on July 29, 1923 in Breslau, Germany. Emigrated to the United States, 1946. Son of Ismar Raphael and Susanne (Zweig) Manneberg.
Bachelor of Science with 1st class honors in Mechanical Engineering, University London, 1943. Certified, Harvard International Senior Management Program, Vevey, Switzerland, 1979.
Engineer Goss Printing Company, Chicago, 1946-1948, 49-51. Chief development engineer Aeroquip Corporation, Jackson, Michigan, 1952-1954, manufacturing manager, 1954-1958, vice president aircraft division, 1958-1970, group vice president international operations, since 1971.
President Junior Achievement Building Foundation, Jackson, 1963, 64-67. President United Fund, 1969. Served with United States Army, 1949-1950, 50-51.
Member Society Automotive Engineers, Jackson Manufacturers Association (president 1961) Clubs: Country of Jackson. Torch Lake Yacht and Country (Michigan).
Married Barbara J. Groenke, May 17, 1952. Children: Elissabeth, Susan, Kent, Theodore.