Background
Reid, Toy Franklin was born on January 13, 1924 in York County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Toy Fennell and Nellwyn Marteal (Mulliken) Reid.
Reid, Toy Franklin was born on January 13, 1924 in York County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Toy Fennell and Nellwyn Marteal (Mulliken) Reid.
Bachelor of Science, University South Carolina, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Illinois, 1947. Master of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1948.
Assistant to plant manager Holston Defense Corporation, 1962, assistant plant manager, 1963. Superintendent cellulose esters division Carolina Eastman Company, 1965-1969. Assistant research chemical engineer Tennessee Eastman Company, Kingsport, 1948-1950, associate research chemical engineer, 1950-1951, research chemical engineer, 1951-1952, senior research chemical engineer, 1952-1954, 55-60, department head pilot plant, 1954-1955, cellulose esters division development, superintendent control department, 1960-1962, with, 1963-1965, plant manager, 1969-1974, assistant works manager, 1969-1970, assistant to president, 1970-1972.
Vice president to senior vice president Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, since 1972. Vice president, assistant general manager Eastman Chemicals division, 1974-1979, executive vice president, general manager, since 1979. Superintendent cellulose esters division Tennessee Eastman Company, Kingsport, 1963-1965, assistant works manager, 1969-1970, assistant to president, 1970-1972, vice president, 1972-1973, senior vice president, 1973-1974.
Plant manager Carolina Eastman Company, 1965-1969. 1st vice president Bays Mountain Construction Company, 1969-1970. Assistant general manager Eastman Chemicals Company division Eastman Kodak Company, Kingsport, 1974-1979, general manager, since 1979.
Board directors, executive committee Eastman Kodak Company. Board directors First American Corporation, American Electronics Power Company, Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company.
Board directors Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport Area Community Chest, Inc., United Way of Greater Kingsport, Junior Achievement of Kingsport. Trustee Holston Conference Colleges of United Methodist Ch. Board governors Emory and Henry College, Tennessee State Board Education Served to captain United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Chemical Manufacturers Association (board directors), Society Chemical Industry, American Industrial Health Council (board directors), National Society of Professional Engineers, Ridgefield Country Club (Kingsfield).
Married Martha Josephine Eggerton, May 31, 1947. Children: Martha Josephine, Toy Franklin (deceased), Mark Eggerton.