Roy D. Chapin

Roy Chapin
6th United States Secretary of Commerce
In office December 14, 1932 – March 3, 1933
President	Herbert Hoover
Preceded by	Robert P. Lamont
Succeeded by	Daniel C. Roper
Acting August 8, 1932 – December 14, 1932
Personal details
Born	Robert Dikeman Chapin (1880-02-23)February 23, 1880 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Died	February 16, 1936(1936-02-16) (aged 55) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Inez Tiedeman (1914–1936)
Children	6, including Roy D. Chapin Jr.
Parents	Edward Cornelius Chapin Ella Rose King
Education	University of Michigan
Awards	Automotive Hall of Fame[1]

Roy Dikeman Chapin Sr. (February 23, 1880 – February 16, 1936) was an American industrialist and a co-founder of Hudson Motor Company, the predecessor of American Motors Corporation. He also served as the United States secretary of commerce from August 8, 1932, to March 3, 1933, during the final months of the administration of President Herbert Hoover.