Background
Graham, Louis Atkins was born on March 27, 1925 in Kenbridge, Virginia, United States.
Graham, Louis Atkins was born on March 27, 1925 in Kenbridge, Virginia, United States.
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University Virginia, 1949. Master of Chemical Engineering, University Louisville, 1950.
Quality control manager, American Viscose, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1950-1955; color specialist, American Viscose division Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, 1955-1966; research and development technical manager, American Viscose division Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, 1966-1967; corporation color specialist, Burlington Industries, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1967-1969; color laboratory manager research and development, Burlington Industries, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1969-1975; senior research and development manager, Burlington Industries, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1975-1987; president, Lou Graham and Associations, since 1987. Adjunct Professor North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1972-1982.
With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member Color Marketing Group (honorary. National president 1962-1965), Inter Society Color Council (national president 1982-1984), Kiwanis International, Greensboro City Club.
Son of Samuel Lyle 3d and Natalie Cathleen (Hardy) G. Married Jean Crawford Nelson, June 18, 1955. 1 child, Natalie Jean.