Born: 5/17/1893 Cincinnati, Ohio

Died: 2/21/1961 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Frederick McKinley Jones was an African-American inventor, entrepreneur, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. His innovations in refrigeration brought great improvement to the long-haul transportation of perishable goods. He cofounded Thermo King.

Awards / Achievements:

• winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.