Background
McKnight, Lynn Boyd was born on March 7, 1891 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert S. and Ella S. (Boyd) McKnight.
McKnight, Lynn Boyd was born on March 7, 1891 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert S. and Ella S. (Boyd) McKnight.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1915.
District sales manager, Dodge Manufacturing Corporation, Mishawaka, 1920-1927; managerial positions, Chain Belt Company, 1927-1948; vice-president, director, Chain Belt Company, 1948-1951; executive vice president, Chain Belt Company, 1951-1953; president, Chain Belt Company, 1953-1959; chairman of the executive committee, Chain Belt Company, from 1958. Trustee Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Board directors Sterling, Inc., Heil Company, Safway Steel Products, Pelton Steel Casting Company, Interstate Drop Forge Company, George J. Meyer Manufacturing Company.
Member Milwaukee, University, Milwaukee Country clubs.
Married Pauline Light, October 8, 1918. Children: Marilyn McKnight Crump, Patricia McKnight Steck.