Background
Dykstra, William Dwight was born on June 15, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Albert and Irene (Stable Kamp) Dykstra.
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William Dwight Dykstra
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Hope College, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1951.
Career
Assistant manager Ply-Curves, Incorporated., 1950, originator magnesium metal furniture 1951. President manufacturing company Dwight Corporation, 1952-1956. President West.D. Dykstra Group, 1956.
Partner Dykstra Associates.
President.Burton L. Norton Company, 1990, Tie Life Care, Incorporated. Board directors Sheldon Company, Orchard Machine.
Achievements
Membership
George F. Baker Scholar selector. Elder Dutch Reformed Church. Member American Economics Association, American Institute Graphic Arts (Packaging award 1965, 67), Academy Political Science, American Marketing Association (Marketing Man of Year 1981), Society Packaging and Handling Engineers, Rotary, Pi Kappa Delta.
Connections
Married Ann McGuiness, November 2, 1957 (deceased 1988). Children: William Hugh, Mary Irene.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1949
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1951
Career
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1950
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1952 - 1956
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1956
Awards
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Recipient Outstanding Furniture Merit award, 1955, Vehicle Color Design award, 1967, P.I.A. Graphic award, 1971, American Advertising Federation award, 1971, 73, 76, Distinguished Entrepreneur Alumnus award Indiana University, 1983.Recipient Outstanding Furniture Merit award, 1955, Vehicle Color Design award, 1967, P.I.A. Graphic award, 1971, American Advertising Federation award, 1971, 73, 76, Distinguished Entrepreneur Alumnus award Indiana University, 1983.