Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Elmer H. Maytag
Maytag Corporation
1926–1940
1926–1940
Maytag Corporation
1926–1940
1926–1940
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1920
Elmer introduced the washing machine concept to his father in the early 1900s – essentially expanding the family business. Maytag presided over both the initial heyday period of Maytag and the subsequent Depression era. Under his leadership, Maytag prospered, continuing to generate steady profits through the Depression.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1883–1940
- Birthplace: Iowa
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company