Background
Vanderpool, Ward Melvin was born on January 20, 1919 in Oakland, Missouri, United States. Son of Oscar B. and Clara (McGuire) Vanderpool.
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Ward Melvin Vanderpool
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Education
Master of Electrical Engineering, Tulane University Vice president charge sales Van Language Brokerage, Los Angeles, 1934-1938. Manager agricultural division Dayton Rubber Company, Chicago, 1939-1948. President, general manager Vee Mac Company, Rockford, Illinois, since 1948.
President, director Zipout, Incorporated., Rockford, since 1951, Wife Saver Products, Incorporated., since 1959.
Chairman of the Board Zipout International, Kenvan Incorporated., since 1952, Shevan Corporation, since 1951, Atlas International Corporation. President Global Enterprises Limited., Global Associates Limited.
Chairman, Board Of Directors American Atlas Corporation, Atlas Chemical Corporation, Merzat Industries Limited. Trustee Ice Crafter Trust, since 1949.
Board directors Atlas Chemical International Limited., Kenlee International, Limited., Shrimp Tool International Limited.
Member Toronto Board Trade. Chairman, Board Of Directors American Atlas Corporation, American Packaging Corporation.
Career
President Global Enterprises Limited.
Achievements
Membership
Member of advisory board National Security Council, congressional advising committee Heritage Foundation. Member Republican National Committee, Presidential Task Force, Congressional Advisory Committee Honorary.mem. International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Member National (director at large), Rock River (past president) sales executives, Sales and Marketing Executives International (director), American Management Association, Rockford Engineering Society, American Tool Engineers, International Academy Aquatic Art (director), American Institute Management (president council), Am.Ordnance Association, International Platform Association, Heritage Foundation, Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
Clubs: Jesters, Elks, IAA Swim, Executive, Elmcrest Country, Pyramid, Dolphin, Marlin, University, University Athletic, Oxford.
Connections
Married Lee Kendall, July 7, 1935.
