Background
Chapin, Roy Dikeman was born on September 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Roy Dikeman and Inez (Tiedeman) Chapin.
Chapin, Roy Dikeman was born on September 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Roy Dikeman and Inez (Tiedeman) Chapin.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1937.
With, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, 1938-1954; director, Hudson Motor Car Company, 1946-1954; assistant sales manager, Hudson division American Motors Corporation, 1954-1955; assistant treasurer, director, American Motors Corporation, 1954-1955; vice president, treasurer, American Motors Corporation, 1955; executive vice president, American Motors Corporation, 1956-1966; executive vice president, general manager, American Motors Corporation, 1966-1967; chairman, chief Executive officer, American Motors Corporation, 1967-1978. Board directors Coastal Corporation.
Member Elihu Society, Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Club, Sankaty Head Club.
Married Ruth Mary Ruxton, October 29, 1937 (divorced). Children: Roy D., Christopher K., William R., Cicely P.;m. Loise Baldwin Wickser, July 17, 1965.
Children: Alexandra, RobertL., Loise B.