Reatha Clark King

Reatha Clark King (born 1938) is the former Chairman, Board of Trustees, General Mills Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of General Mills, Inc.. King was born in Pavo Georgia. She attended Clark College and the University of Chicago and holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and mathematics, a master of science degree in chemistry, a master of business administration degree in finance management, and a Ph.D. degree in thermochemis... more

Reatha Clark King (born 1938) is the former Chairman, Board of Trustees, General Mills Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of General Mills, Inc.. King was born in Pavo Georgia. She attended Clark College and the University of Chicago and holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and mathematics, a master of science degree in chemistry, a master of business administration degree in finance management, and a Ph.D. degree in thermochemistry. After graduation, King worked at a variety of jobs, including Research Chemist for the National Bureau of Standards; Chemistry Professor, Associate Dean for Division of Natural Science & Mathematics, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, York College, City University of New York; President, Metropolitan State University. Dr. King served as President and Executive Director, General Mills Foundation, and Vice President, General Mills Inc. from 1988-2002. She was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of General Mills Foundation in... less