Garner A. Beckett
American Cement Corporation
1936 - 1957
Construction & Real Estate
| Military Service | Army |
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b. 1891
| Education | |
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| Undergraduate | University of Pennsylvania |
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| Born-Died | 1891 - 1974 |
| Birthplace | California (CA) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Owner, Small Business |
Through a series of four mergers, Beckett transformed his small Riverside Cement Company into the American Cement Corporation, one of the largest providers in the United States. During his tenure, the company’s revenues increased dramatically – from a few million in sales to over $55 million.