Melvin H. Baker (August 11, 1885 – June 25, 1976) was an American businessperson who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of National Gypsum. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life and career

Baker was born on 11 August 1885 in Sevierville, Tennessee. ^{[1] [2]} His father was a farmer and his family was of Scotch‐Irish origin. ^[1] He received his education from Carson–Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. After two years, he became an assistant to an auctioneer. ^[1]

Between 1922 and 1925, he served as a vice president of American Manufacturers' Foreign Credit Underwriters. ^[1]

In 1925, he started National Gypsum along with Joseph F. Haggerty and Clarence IC. Williams. ^[1] From 1928 to 1951, he served as the president of National Gypsum. ^[1]

In June 1976, he died at the age of 90. ^{[1] [2]}

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