Background
McNeel, Van Louis was born on July 4, 1925 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of George Louis and Pauline (Webb) McNeel.
McNeel, Van Louis was born on July 4, 1925 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of George Louis and Pauline (Webb) McNeel.
Student, Sanford University (formerly Howard College). Bachelor of Laws, University Alabama, 1949.
Project manager, Reynolds Metals, New York City and Jacksonville, Florida, 1949-1951; division manager, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, Atlanta, 1951-1960; director international operations, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, Atlanta, 1960-1963; president, Polymer International Corporation, Tampa, 1964-1989; chairman, chief Executive officer, McNeel Internat Corp, Tampa, Florida, since 1989.
Board directors Tampa Chapter American Red Cross. Member Golden Triangle Civic Association, Tampa Bay Area Trade Council Foreign Relations. Member American Management Association, Society Plastic Engineers Clubs: Palma Ceia Golf and Country, Tampa Yacht and Country, Center Club, University (Tampa).
Married Betty Tarwater, July 6, 1959 (divorced 1966). 1 child, Clayton Webb. Married Diane Kidd, December 30, 1971 (divorced 1994).
1 child, Ian Edward.