Edmund E. Anderson
Edmund E. Anderson (April 29, 1906 – October 23, 1989) was an automotive designer in the North American automotive industry at General Motors and notably as the lead designer for American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1950 to 1961. Early life Edmund E. Anderson was born in South Boardman, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Nanny Anderson. The family moved to Alba, Michigan when Edmund was a young man. His family had a saw/lumber mill. Before World War II, Anderson became head of GM's Oldsmobile Styling Studio. He then headed the Chevrolet Styling Studios. He was described as a capable designer and a good administrator, but his greatest talent was his ability to spot talented people. Anderson was recruited in 1950 by George W. Mason, the president of Nash Motors, to develop the independent automaker's in-house design studio, which became known as Nash Styling. From 1950 to 1955, Anderson worked with Helene Rother, who was under contract for the company and responsible for interiors that offered beautiful designs. Anderson also hired Bill Reddig, a talented former Ford Motor Company designer, who made important contributions to the 1954 Rambler line. Anderson designs Before Anderson joined Nash, the company had relied on outside