Ashton B. Collins Sr.
Ashton B. Collins Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashton Budd Collins September 14, 1885 |
| Died | December 16, 1976 (aged 91) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, businessman |
| Spouse |
Hughie Beatty “Mez” Collins
(m. 1931–1976) |
| Children | Ashton B. Collins Jr. Croom Beatty Collins |
Ashton Budd Collins Sr. (September 14, 1885 – December 16, 1976) was an American inventor and marketer. He was the creator of Reddy Kilowatt, a popular corporate trade symbol for the electric utility industry for much of the 20th century.