Fred Anton
Frederick Anton III | |
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| Born | 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 2017 (aged 82–83) |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, business executive |
| Years active | 1958–2017 |
| Known for | President and CEO of Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company |
Frederick Anton III (1934 – November 2, 2017) was a prominent American attorney who served as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company.
Education
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anton completed his legal studies at Villanova University School of Law in 1958 before beginning his legal practice in Philadelphia. In 1962, he joined the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company as a claims attorney, focusing on workers compensation matters. He advanced to become president of the insurance company in 1972 and subsequently assumed the presidency of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association in 1975.
Career
A member of the Republican Party, Anton participated as a delegate in multiple Republican National Conventions, including those held in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008.
In 2003, the Pennsylvania Report included him in its "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list, recognizing him as a significant financial contributor to the GOP. By 2009, he was again featured on the Pennsylvania Report's "The Pennsylvania Report 100," highlighting his enduring influence within Pennsylvania's business sector and dubbing him the "godfather" of conservative organizations throughout the state. Additionally, he appeared on the 2002 "Sy Snyder's Power 50" list compiled by PoliticsPA, identifying him as one of the state's most influential political figures. In 2010, Politics Magazine ranked him among Pennsylvania's "Top 10 Republicans," noting his extensive support for conservative institutions such as the right-leaning think tank Commonwealth Foundation.
Death
On November 2, 2017, Anton was discovered deceased in the Delaware River close to his home.
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