Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
James S. McDonnell
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
1939–1967
1939–1967
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
1939–1967
1939–1967
- Industry: Automotive & Aerospace
- Era: 1930
McDonnell built one of the most successful government-contracted industrial space and aircraft production businesses in the U.S. His company produced the Phantom jet fighters, the Mercury Space Capsule, and the Gemini spacecraft. In 1967, he orchestrated the merger with Douglas Aircraft to form McDonnell-Douglas. Starting with one employee and $165,000, his company grew to employ thousands with a revenue base of more than $5 billion.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1899–1980
- Birthplace: Colorado
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Graduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Undergraduate: Princeton University
- Military Service: Air Force