Background
Bennett, Otes was born on July 30, 1921 in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Otes and Bertha (Cozad) Bennett.
Bennett, Otes was born on July 30, 1921 in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Otes and Bertha (Cozad) Bennett.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, West Virginia University, 1955.
With, N. American Coal Company, Cleveland, since 1955; vice president, N. American Coal Company, Cleveland, 1961-1965; president, N. American Coal Company, Cleveland, 1965-1970; president, chief Executive officer, N. American Coal Company, Cleveland, 1970-1983; chairman, chief Executive officer, director, N. American Coal Company, Cleveland, 1983-1986; former chairman, chief Executive officer, NACCO Industries, Inc., Cleveland, until 1986; now director, North America Coal Company, Cleveland.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Coal association (director).
Married Naomi Ruth Queen, May 5, 1941. Children: Barbara (Mistress Charles R. Hertzler), Rebecca (Mistress A.J. Beal), Jeffrey.