Background
Anton, Mark J. was born on February 12, 1926 in Newark. Son of Mark and Adele (Buecke) Anton.
Anton, Mark J. was born on February 12, 1926 in Newark. Son of Mark and Adele (Buecke) Anton.
Bachelor, Bowdoin College, 1951.
Various management positions Suburban Propane Gas Corporation, Whippany, New Jersey, 1951-1958, vice president, 1958-1961, executive vice president, 1961-1963, president, chief executive officer, 1963-1979, chairman, president, chief executive officer, 1979-1983, chairman, president, 1983-1988. Executive vice president Quantum Chemical Corporation (acquired Suburban Propane Gas Corporation, 1983), 1987-1989. Board directors Chemical Bank New Jersey, Morristown, Home Life Insurance Company, New York City, Pittston Company, Greenwich, Connecticut.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member National Propane Gas Association (board directors), National Association Corporation Directors, 25-Year Club Petroleum Industry, Baltusrol Golf Club (Springfield, New Jersey), Short Hills Club (New Jersey), Mill Reef Club (Antiqua, West Indies), Bay Head Yacht Club (New Jersey), John's Island Club (Vero Beach, Florida).
Married Elizabeth Flower, October 31, 1953.