Kenneth K. Bechtel

Kenneth Karl Bechtel (July 4, 1904 – February 4, 1978)[1] was the son of Warren A. Bechtel (founder of the Bechtel Corporation).

Kenneth Karl Bechtel
BornJuly 4, 1904
DiedFebruary 4, 1978(1978-02-04) (aged 73)
Resting placeMountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Spouse(s)Nancy
Children2, Peter, Jon
Parent(s)Warren A. Bechtel (1872-1933)
Clara A. West (1873–1941)
Relativessiblings: Warren A. Bechtel Jr (1898-1976), Stephen Bechtel Sr. (1900–1989), Alice Eubanks (1912–1998)

History

In 1925, Warren A. Bechtel, his sons Warren Jr, Stephen, Kenneth (Ken), and his brother Arthur (Art) joined to incorporate as W.A. Bechtel Company. In 1926, the new company won its first major contract, the Bowman Lake Dam in California.

Bechtel served as National president of the Boy Scouts of America from 1956–1959 and received both the Silver Buffalo Award and the Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award.

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