Roy D. Chapin
Former United States Secretary of Commerce
Roy Dikeman Chapin Sr. was an American industrialist and a co-founder of Hudson Motor Company, the predecessor of American Motors Corporation. He also served as the United States secretary of commerce from August 8, 1932, to March 3, 1933, during... Wikipedia
Born: February 23, 1880, Lansing, MI
Died: February 16, 1936 (age 55 years), Detroit, MI
Organization founded: Hudson Motor Car Company
Children: Roy D. Chapin Jr.
Grandchild: William R. Chapin
Books: The New Way to Market and Modern Production
Party: Republican Party