1928
Mr. Blackwell is born in Salem, Illinois to Carl G. and Goldie Blanche Blackwell.
1946
Mr. Blackwell serves in the U.S. Navy Air Corps.
1952
Mr. Blackwell marries Nancy Blackwell on June 21st.
1952
Mr. Blackwell receives a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois and serves as an assistant auditor at Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1956
Mr. Blackwell receives a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University and is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana.
1961
Mr. Blackwell is admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court.
1962
Mr. Blackwell becomes an attorney and assistant secretary at Eli Lilly International Corporation.
1970
Mr. Blackwell becomes secretary and assistant general counsel at Eli Lilly International Corporation.
1977
Mr. Blackwell becomes secretary and general counsel at Eli Lilly International Corporation.
1988
Mr. Blackwell is appointed chairman of the Indiana Export Financial Authority.
1988
Mr. Blackwell is named Sagamore of the Wabash by the Governor of Indiana.
1989
Mr. Blackwell is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
1989
Mr. Blackwell receives the C.J. Lynn Outstanding Red Cross Volunteer Award from the American Red Cross.