Randolph H. Guthrie
Randolph H. Guthrie | |
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Hilton Head, South Carolina | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, businessman |
Known for | Chairman of Studebaker |
Randolph H. Guthrie (1905 – September 11, 1989) was an American lawyer and businessman who became the chairman of the Studebaker corporation.
Early life and education
Guthrie was born in
Career
In 1931, he joined the New York law form of Mudge, Rose.
By 1963, Studebaker's automobile division was struggling. Guthrie was elected chairman of the board. At the August 8, 1963 board meeting he recommended that the board start planning on the assumption that Studebaker was going to stop manufacturing cars.[4] Studebaker merged with Worthington Corporation on November 27, 1967. Guthrie became chairman of Studebaker-Worthington.[5] Guthrie was chairman of the board until 1971.[1]
From 1969 to 1977 Guthrie was chairman of the board of UMC Industries, which manufactured money-changing equipment.
Guthrie later became a senior partner of Mudge, Rose, Guthrie, Alexander & Ferdon.
Personal life
He died at home in
References
Citations
- ^ a b c d Randolph Guthrie, 83, Lawyer and Executive.
- ^ Foster 2008, p. 123.
- ^ a b Daughen & Binzen 1999, p. 281.
- ^ Ebert 2013, p. 97.
- ^ Studebaker Board Elects Pratt, Gordon 1967.
- ^ Berendt 2006, p. 291,304.
Sources
- Berendt, John (2006). The City of Falling Angels. Penguin Books. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-14-303693-7. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- Daughen, Joseph R.; Binzen, Peter (1999-02-01). The Wreck of the Penn Central. Beard Books. ISBN 978-1-893122-08-6. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- Ebert, Robert R. (2013-08-22). Champion of the Lark: Harold Churchill and the Presidency of Studebaker-Packard, 1956-1961. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-0202-8. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- Foster, Patrick (2008). Studebaker: The Complete History. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-1-61673-018-5. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- "Randolph Guthrie, 83, Lawyer and Executive". The New York Times. 14 September 1989. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- "Studebaker Board Elects Pratt, Gordon" (PDF). Schenectady Gazette. 18 December 1967. Retrieved 2013-10-28.