Background
McDonald, Stanley Byron was born on October 13, 1920 in Alberta, Canada. Came to the United States, 1923. Son of David Elwood and Ethel Ann (Anderson) McDonald.
McDonald, Stanley Byron was born on October 13, 1920 in Alberta, Canada. Came to the United States, 1923. Son of David Elwood and Ethel Ann (Anderson) McDonald.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Washington, 1943.
Born in Alberta, Canada and educated at Roosevelt High School in Seattle and the University of Washington, Stan McDonald joined the United States Navy Air Corps. After World World War II, Stan McDonald founded Air Mac, a material handling business. Air Mac provided all the ground transportation equipment for the World"s Fair in Seattle: McDonald also chartered a ship to bring visitors to the Fair.
In 1965, based on his experience from the World"s Fair, he founded Princess Cruises which he expanded into one of the largest cruise lines in the World.
He merged Air Mac into Radio Corporation of America Corporation in 1969 and sold Princess Cruises to Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company in 1975: he remained Chairman of the latter business until 1980. In 1977, together with two other partners, he purchased the real estate assets of Chrysler Corporation and subsequently formed Stellar International, a real estate business.
Active National Republican Party, Washington, 1970, Washington, 1960. With United States Navy, 1943-1945. Member World Business Counsel (founder, president 1972-1973), Chief Executives Organization, Young President Organization, Rainer Club, Seattle Yacht Club, Washington Athletic Club, Columbia Tower Club, Overlake Golf Club.
Married Barbara Jane Balkema, April 2, 1944. Children: Kirby B., Laurie McDonald-Jonsson.