Melvin H. Baker
Melvin H. Baker (August 11, 1885 – June 25, 1976) was an American businessperson who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of National Gypsum.[1][2]
Early life and career[edit]
Baker was born on 11 August 1885 in Sevierville, Tennessee.[1][2] His father was a farmer and his family was of Scotch‐Irish origin.[1] He received his education from Carson–Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. After two years, he became an assistant to an auctioneer.[1]
Between 1922 and 1925, he served as a vice president of American Manufacturers' Foreign Credit Underwriters.[1]
In 1925, he started National Gypsum along with Joseph F. Haggerty and Clarence IC. Williams.[1] From 1928 to 1951, he served as the president of National Gypsum.[1]
In June 1976, he died at the age of 90.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "MELVIN BAKER, 90, COMPANY FOUNDER - The New York Times". The New York Times. 1976-06-27. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ a b c "Melvin H. Baker". Great american business leaders of the 20th century. Harvard Business School.
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