Background
Taylor, Lyle Dewey was born on September 26, 1934 in Traer, Iowa, United States. Son of John Dewey and Lorriane (Burrows) Taylor.
economic development company executive
Taylor, Lyle Dewey was born on September 26, 1934 in Traer, Iowa, United States. Son of John Dewey and Lorriane (Burrows) Taylor.
Student, LaJunta Junior College, 1951-1952.
Plant worker, Rath Packing company, Waterloo, Iowa., 1952-1961; recording secretary local 46, United Food & Commercial Workers Union, 1961-1969; president local 46, United Food & Commercial Workers Union, 1969-1982; executive vice president, United Food & Commercial Workers Union, 1982-1983; president, chief Executive officer, Rath Packing Company, 1983-1985; vice president, Blackhawk Holding Company, Waterloo, 1985-1988; president, Black Hawk Economics Development Company, Waterloo, since 1988. President Ray Price Cherokee Farms, 1986-1989. Director American Meat Institute, Washington, 1983.
Secretary Cedar Valley Partnership, 1989-1995. Past member Governor's Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Iowa University Alumni Advisory Board, Ames. Past board directors Goodwill, Inc., Waterloo, Adult's Care, Exceptional Persons.
Board directors Iowa Northland Regional Economic Development Commission, since 1995, Airport Area Development authority, since 1996. With United States Army Reserve, 1956-1964.
Married Margaret Conn, December 29, 1955. Children: Lylette, Robin, Carla, Pennie.