Jack M. Eckerd – Quick Bio

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With drug stores all throughout the United States, Eckerd Corp. grew into one of America’s largest pharmacy retailer thanks to Jack Eckerd and his great business skills.

Frank L. Gillespie – Quick Bio

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Frank Gillespie, during the Great Migration of African Americans to Chicago, changed attitudes toward insurance by offering the community better insurance opportunities at fair prices.

Max Factor – Quick Bio

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Max Factor, Jr. brought Hollywood glamour to the average American home with one of the most popular cosmetic brands on the market.

Ernest Volwiler – Quick Bio

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Ernest Volwiler – Short Biography See Our New Section for Business Biographies Ernest Volwiler was a staff chemist at Abbott Laboratories. He became famous when he and Donalee L. Tabern discovered Pentothal in 1936. This discovery revolutionized modern medicine. At first, they were looking for a substance that could produce unconsciousness when incorporated directly into … Read more