Kathryn Hach-Darrow
American businesswoman
Kathryn "Kitty" Hach-Darrow (October 20, 1922 – June 4, 2020) was an American businesswoman. She co-founded the Hach Chemical Company in 1947 with her first husband Clifford C. Hach (pronounced hɑ:k). She was CEO of the Hach company.[2][3]
Kathryn Hach-Darrow | |
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Born | Bucklin, Missouri, U.S. | October 20, 1922
Died | June 4, 2020[1] Loveland, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 97)
Nationality | United States |
Other names | Kitty Hach |
Alma mater | Columbia College (Missouri); Iowa State University |
Spouse(s) | Clifford C. Hach (1943–1990), Donald Darrow (m. 1995) |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Pittcon Heritage Award |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry, entrepreneur, philanthropy |
Institutions | Hach Company |
Hach-Darrow was also the first woman director of the American Water Works Association, an international non-profit working for better water quality. She was known for her philanthropic work.
References
change- ↑ Wang, Linda (June 9, 2020). "Kitty Hach-Darrow dies at age 97 Entrepreneur and philanthropist gave millions to ACS to support its educational programs". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ↑ "Kitty Hach-Darrow". Science History Institute. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ↑ "Hach co-founder, Loveland philanthropist Kitty Hach-Darrow dies at 97". Loveland Reporter-Herald. June 9, 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.