Max Smith Danner

Background

Danner, Max Smith was born on May 16, 1925 in North Vernon, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Cleo and Genevieve Rose (Smith) Danner.

Education

Student, Wabash College, 1944. Student, Harvard University, 1945. Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1947.

Postgraduate, Indiana University, 1958.

Career

Various positions with, Danners, Inc., Indianapolis, 1940-1945, 46-50, 50-62; president, chairman, Danners, Inc., Indianapolis, 1962-1982; chairman, chief Executive officer, Danners, Inc., Indianapolis, 1982-1985. Board directors Indiana Retail Council, Indianapolis, Blue Cross.

Politics

All human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty, then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of change in that person’s life ends.

Views

People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.

Membership

Board of directors Indianapolis Indians Baseball Club, from 1962, Indiana Repertory Theatre, from 1977, 500 Festival Associations, from 1980, Indianapolis Kiwanis Foundation. Former board directors United Way, Better Business Bureau, Boy Scouts American, Indianapolis Zoo, Junior Achievement. Board directors, past president Bosy Club of Indianapolis.

Board directors, trustee Young Men's Christian Association. Member Association General Merchandise Chains (director from 1963, vice chairman 1983), National Mass Retailers Institute, Indiana President' Organisation, Indiana State Chamber of C. (director from 1963), Downtown Club Indpls, Kiwanis, Skyline Club Indianapolis, Beta Gamma Sigma.

Connections

Married Joan B. Yeager, June 8, 1945 (divorced 1961). Children: Mark, Christopher, Jay, Lynn. Married Barbara E. Davis, September 5, 1975.

Children: Derrik, Janalee, Bryan.

Father:

Harry Cleo Danner

Mother:

Genevieve Rose (Smith) Danner

Spouse:

Barbara E. Davis

Spouse:

Joan B. Yeager

child:

Bryan Danner

child:

Christopher Danner

child:

Lynn Danner

child:

Janalee Danner

child:

Mark Danner

child:

Derrik Danner

child:

Jay Danner