A 1954 graduate of Grinnell with a B.A. in economics, Mr. Booth has been associated for many years with Lennox International Inc., a leading furnace and air conditioning manufacturer. He held the position of Executive Vice-President and Secretary of the corporation until 1992, when he announced his retirement. He continues his affiliation with Lennox as a member of the Board of Directors and of the Board of Trustees of the Lennox Foundation. Mr. Booth is also a member of the board of directors of Employers Mutual Casualty Company, a Des Moines, Iowa, insurance company. He is a past member of the Grinnell Alumni Association Board of Directors.
