Background
Cravens, Kenton Robinson was born on June 7, 1904 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Richard Price and Crudenia (Poston) Cravens.
Cravens, Kenton Robinson was born on June 7, 1904 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Richard Price and Crudenia (Poston) Cravens.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, 1925.
Vice president Cleveland Trust Company, 1938-1943 (on leave 1941-1942). Became vice-president, director Mercantile Trust Company, (formerly Mercantile-Commerce Bank & Trust Company), Saint Louis, 1943, president, 1954-1962, Chairman of the Board, 1962-1967, chairman of the executive committee, from 1967. Chairman of the Board Eagle Rubber Company, from 1940.
Administrator Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Washington, 1953-1954.
Director American Zinc Company, Granite City Steel Company, Interco Incorporated. Home: Street Louis Missouri.
Married Vivian Crouch, May 28, 1927. Children: Susan, Kenton (deceased).