Background
Umsted, Louis Franklin was born on October 31, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis Franklin and Alyce Benson (Rutherford) University.
Umsted, Louis Franklin was born on October 31, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis Franklin and Alyce Benson (Rutherford) University.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1951.
Sales representative National Can Corporation, San Francisco, 1958-1962, district sales manager, 1962-1968, general sales manager Chicago, 1968-1971, vice president sales and marketing, 1971-1977, senior vice president sales and marketing, 1977-1983, executive vice president sales and marketing, 1983-1986, vice-chairman, 1986-1988. Vice-chairman corporation marketing American National Can Company, since 1988. Also board directors.
Board directors Barry-Wehmiller Company, St. Louis, since 1980. Member standing committee Can Manufacturers Institute, Washington, since 1982.
Board directors, chairman compensation committee King Bruwaert House, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1987. Lieutenant (junior grade) USNAC, 1951-1955. Member Hinsdale Golf Club.
Married Peggy J. Hatmaker, August 6, 1955. Children: Nancy Sullivan, Eric Umsted, Jennifer McKinley.