Peter Drew Kinnear

Throughout his life, Peter stayed true to his character. He was honest, humble, kind, and compassionate. He was devoted to his family, friends, and actively supported numerous charities: loved his dogs, playing golf and travelling.

As a child, Peter grew up living in Canada, Connecticut, Chile and Argentina. He completed his high school education at Suffield Academy in Connecticut while his parents were still living in South America. He was on the golf team and participated in soccer and wrestling. Summers were spent at the old family cottage on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada.

In 1965, Peter began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated in 1971 with a degree in chemical engineering; making the Dean's List several times. He was an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Then on to the University of Chicago to receive his MBA.

To quote Peter's own words written for his 50th Vanderbilt reunion in 2019: " I met my wife at Vanderbilt and had children quickly. It was really tough going to school, studying, working part time, very little money and trying to raise a family. But it was worth it in the end." After graduating with his MBA, Peter was hired by FMC Corporation and worked at the company headquarters in Chicago as a Planning Assistant for the Machinery Group. He was then transferred to Houston, Texas as the Manager of Business Development for the Wellhead Division. From 1975-1978, Peter managed FMC's Wellhead business unit in the Far East while living in Singapore. Then back to Houston and continuing to be promoted to different positions as he moved up the corporate ladder. In 2001, he served as Vice President of FMC Technologies, a spin-off of FMC Corporation, as a separate independent company. Peter was then appointed as the CEO in March 2007 and remained in that role until his retirement in October 2011; after 40 years!

Peter's death was caused by a serious fall from which his body was unable to recover. He was very uncomfortable with accolades or special events held on his behalf. Therefore, there will be no visitation, wake or funeral service. A private family only gathering is scheduled for his internment.

He leaves behind his son, Brian, his stepdaughter, Allison Gibson, his three brothers and their families, along with many friends.

Donations made in Peter's memory would be sincerely appreciated by the schools listed above, non-profit organizations, animal rescue groups, or the charity of your choice.

We, as his family, are taking comfort in the knowledge that Peter is now with those who have gone before him: his daughter, Caroline, his son, Keith and his wife, Jeanne. He was dearly loved.