1963-64 Corning Fellow
Study of American Plant Operations Abroad

David’s project focused on plant operations’ adaptation required for success due to different regulations and cultures.

Current Location: Brentwood, TN
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
Major/Minor: English/History

David Albright was Vanderbilt’s first traveling fellow—as well as the pace-setter, longest traveler, and the fellow who traveled to the most counties.

During his undergraduate years, his involvements on campus were many, including serving as the president of the Interfraternity Council and Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, a Vanderbilt football player, and member of the Presidents Round Table and Omnicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society.

David is retired from a long career in international business, primarily with Corning Glass Works, Hennessy Industries, and Aladdin Industries. Other career highlights include service as president of the World Trade Council of Middle Tennessee. He was also deeply involved in different communities, including the Nashville Vanderbilt Alumni Club Board of Directors, the Vanderbilt Commodore Club, and Gridiron Club.

In addition to an illustrious career and deep community involvement, David has kept travel as a constant in his life. He is a member of the Travelers’ Century Club, a group of approximately 1,400 individuals who have traveled to over 100 countries. His most recent trip was a challenging expedition ship voyage to Antarctica at age 78 with his daughter and son-in-law.