Kenneth K. Bechtel
Kenneth Karl Bechtel (July 4, 1904 – February 4, 1978)[1] was the son of Warren A. Bechtel (founder of the Bechtel Corporation).
Kenneth Karl Bechtel | |
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| Born | July 4, 1904 |
| Died | February 4, 1978 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy |
| Children | 2, Peter, Jon |
| Parent(s) | Warren A. Bechtel (1872-1933) Clara A. West (1873–1941) |
| Relatives | siblings: Warren A. Bechtel Jr (1898-1976), Stephen Bechtel Sr. (1900–1989), Alice Eubanks (1912–1998) |
History
In 1925, Warren A. Bechtel, his sons Warren Jr, Stephen, Kenneth (Ken), and his brother Arthur (Art) joined to incorporate as W.A. Bechtel Company. In 1926, the new company won its first major contract, the Bowman Lake Dam in California.
Bechtel served as National president of the Boy Scouts of America from 1956–1959 and received both the Silver Buffalo Award and the Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award.
References
External links
- Six Companies, Now Single Unit, Ready to Sign Contract for Hoover Dam; newspaper article; unknown date, includes photo of W.A. Bechtel Sr, S.D. Bechtel, K.K. Bechtel.
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