George A. Peapples
George A. Peapples | |
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| Born | November 6, 1940 |
| Died | March 7, 2012 (aged 71) Ann Arbor, MI |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
George Alan Peapples (born November 6, 1940; died March 7, 2012) was a
Early life
Peapples was born in
Career
Peapples began his career in the
On October 12, 1977, President of the United States Jimmy Carter nominated Peapples as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller). Peapples held this office from November 3, 1977, until September 1980. He was awarded the Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal for his work in the United States Department of the Navy.
On leaving government service, Peapples returned to GM as assistant comptroller of the corporation. In 1982, he was made vice-president and finance manager of General Motors Canada, and in 1986, he was promoted to become president and general manager of General Motors Canada. Peapples also served as a director of the Conference Board of Canada.
Personal life
Peapples died in 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1]
References
- ^ "George Peapples Obituary (2012) - Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor News". obits.mlive.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
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