Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Herbert F. Johnson
Johnson Wax Company
1928–1966
1928–1966
Johnson Wax Company
1928–1966
1928–1966
- Industry: Personal Care & Home Products
- Era: 1920
Johnson built his company through extensive advertising (it was the first to establish company sponsorship of a radio show), and in many ways, changed the way Americans lived. He introduced such diverse household products as: “Raid”- the first bug killer that could be used indoors and outdoors (1956), “Off”- the first aerosol insect repellent (1957) and “Glade”- the first aerosol air freshener (1961). He was also renowned as a pioneer in labor relations.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1900–1978
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Cornell University