Background
Benkelman, William Donald was born on October 23, 1928 in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Le Roy and Isabel (Fletcher) Benkelman.
Benkelman, William Donald was born on October 23, 1928 in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Le Roy and Isabel (Fletcher) Benkelman.
Bachelor, Michigan State University. Postgraduate, University Utah, 1952.
General manager Centerpport Yacht Club, Long Island City, New York, 1955-1956. General sales manager Cadillac Plastic & Chemical Company, Detroit, 1956-1964, vice president marketing, 1964-1968, executive vice president, 1968-1972, president, 1972-1986. Chairman, chief executive officer Cadillac Plastic Group, from 1987.
Director Cadillac Plastic Company, New Zealand, Australia, France, England, Singapore. Chairman board Cadillac China.
Served to captain Army of the United States, 1952-1954. Member Society Plastic Industry, Society Plastic Engineers, National Association Plastic Distributors Phi Kappa Tau Clubs: Bloomfield Open Hunt, Recess, Renaissance, Hunters Creek, Boca Grande, Wabeek Country.
Married Barbara Audrey Ell, May 2, 1952. Children– Jefrey R., James E., Cynthia L.