Stephen Earle Harrison

Background

Harrison, Stephen Earle was born on May 25, 1941 in Little Rock. Son of Richard G. and Edwin R. Harrison.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Joe T. Robinson, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Career

Purchasing, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1959-1964; corporation secretary, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1964; corporation secretary, treasurer, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1964-1980; president, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1980-1985; owner, president, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1985-1989; Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Welsco Inc., Little Rock, 1977-1994; chairman, E'Meritous, since 1996. Board directors, a founder Airgas Inc., Delaware.

Achievements

• Stephen Earle Harrison has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

1st vice president Arkansas Purchasing Agent Association, 1964. Member International Oxygen Manufacturing Association (president 1975-1976), National Welding Supply Association, Compressed Gas Association.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, hunting, boating.

Connections

Married Donie Evelyn Brown, August 5, 1960. Children: Stephen Brian, Angela Eve.

Father:

Richard G. Harrison

Mother:

Edwin R. Harrison

Spouse:

Donie Evelyn Brown

child:

Angela Eve Harrison

child:

Stephen Brian Harrison