George Killion
George L. Killion | |
|---|---|
Killion c. 1940 | |
| Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office May 4, 1945 – August 13, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin W. Pauley |
| Succeeded by | Joe L. Blythe |
| Director of the California Department of Finance | |
| In office September 11, 1940 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Appointed by | Culbert Olson |
| Preceded by | John R. Richards |
| Succeeded by | John Hassler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1901 Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 1983 (aged 81) Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Grace Harris
(m. 1922; died 1965)Margaretha Rahneberg |
| Children | James |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
George L. Killion (April 15, 1901 – January 16, 1983) was an American business and political leader who served as president of the American President Lines, chairman of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.