Ernest R. Breech

Ernest R. Breech

Ernest R. Breech (1897-1978) was an American corporate executive. Although he is best remembered for his work in revitalizing Ford Motor Company in the years following World War II, he served similar roles at Trans World Airlines and other companies.

Breech was drafted by the St. Louis Browns but opted to attend Drury College (Drury University) instead Breech was a founding member of Phi Alpha Sigma, later Theta Kappa Nu fraternity (Lambda Chi Alpha).

Breech dropped out of college, later taking correspondence courses before taking his CPA exam. Breech worked for the Checker Cab Company, General Motors, and Bendix Aviation before being persuaded by Henry Ford II to come aboard at Ford.

At Ford, before the so-called "Whiz Kids" came on the scene, it was Breech who cleared the ground for expansion by trimming away Ford's corporate fat.

The Breech School of Business at Drury University is named in his honor due to his donation. Breech was a 33rd degree Freemason. His induction to that degree was highlighted in the October 8, 1956 issue of LIFE magazine.

External links

* [http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/honors/index.php?cmd=view&id=11&type=inductees Automotive Hall of Fame]
* [http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7499 History Channel]


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