Samuel Curtis Johnson, Jr.

Samuel Curtis Johnson (March 2, 1928 — May 22, 2004) founded S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. In 1967 he became chairman of the company and turned a $171 million floor wax company into a privately held multi-billion dollar empire of four global companies which now employ over 28,000 people. During his tenure he introduced cleaning staples such as Glade and Pledge and bug repellents Off and Raid.

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1928 - 2004 - S. C. Johnson & Son - 1967 - Chairman - Raid

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Samuel was the fourth generation of his family to lead the business and was described by Fortune magazine as "corporate America?s leading environmentalist."

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Generation - Fortune magazine

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A graduate of Cornell University and the Harvard Business School, Johnson also served in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years. His wife, Imogene Johnson, cofounded The Prairie School private school in 1965 with Willie Hilpert. The children of many Johnson Wax executives and employees continue to attend this school today.

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Cornell University - Harvard Business School - U.S. Air Force - The Prairie School - Private school - 1965 - Executive - Employee

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