Jon Huntsman, Sr.
Businessperson, Organization founder
1937 –
Who is Jon Huntsman, Sr.?
Jon Meade Huntsman, Sr. is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Huntsman Chemical Corporation, the largest manufacturer of polystyrene in the United States. Huntsman plastics are used in a wide variety of familiar objects, including McDonald's clamshell burger containers and L'eggs pantyhose egg shells. Huntsman Corporation also manufactures a wide variety of organic and inorganic chemicals that include polyurethanes, textiles and pigments. Huntsman's philanthropic giving exceeds $1.2 billion, focusing on the areas of cancer research, programs at various universities, and aid to Armenia.
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- Born
- Jun 21, 1937
Blackfoot - Also known as
- Jon Meade Huntsman, Sr.
- Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Mormonism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California
- Marshall School of Business
- Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
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on July 23, 2013
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