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
Born(1922-10-20)October 20, 1922
DiedJune 4, 2020(2020-06-04) (aged 97)[1]
NationalityUnited States
Other namesKitty Hach
Alma materColumbia College (Missouri); Iowa State University
Spouse(s)Clifford C. Hach (1943–1990), Donald Darrow (m. 1995)
Children3
AwardsPittcon Heritage Award
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry, entrepreneur, philanthropy
InstitutionsHach 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

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  1. 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.
  2. "Kitty Hach-Darrow". Science History Institute. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  3. "Hach co-founder, Loveland philanthropist Kitty Hach-Darrow dies at 97". Loveland Reporter-Herald. June 9, 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.