Charles P. Coleman, President of the Worthington Corporation

Charles P. Coleman, President of the Worthington Corporation

The recent election of Charles Philip Coleman as President of the Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation calls attention to this large industrial enterprise and to the new executive, who has had an experience which exceptionally fits him for the position.

Mr. Coleman advances from the position of vice-president, held since May, 1916, to the presidency. He was, prior to that date, receiver of the International Steam Pump Company and Associate Companies, which have now been reorganized into the present corporation. Mr. Coleman was born in Baltimore, Md. His education was begun in Baltimore and continued at the Virginia Military Institute and the Shenandoah Valley Academy at Winchester. Later he entered Lehigh University, from which he graduated with the degree of M. E. After leaving the university he entered the employ of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and continued with that company until 1903. The Singer Sewing Machine Company made Mr. Coleman its secretary and treasurer in 1903, and during his incumbency' of this position he had charge of the construction of the Singer Building. After leaving the Singer Company Mr. Coleman became president of the Saurer Motor Company and afterward of the International Motor Company. He came to the International Steam Pump Company in 1913 as vicepresident, and upon the outbreak of the war in 1914 was made one of the co-receivers of the company, which had been compelled to go into the federal courts because of its financial difficulties, brought about by the war conditions. Mr. Coleman became sole receiver of the company in 1915, due to resignation of the other receiver, and handled its affairs until reorganization in 1916. and in so satisfactory a manner as to secure the warm commendation of the United States Court. After the reorganization into the present Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation, the vicepresidency was again given Mr. Coleman, and he continued in that position until his recent election as president.