Background
Banks, Russell was born on August 2, 1919 in New York City. Son of Thomas and Fay (Cowen) Banks.
Banks, Russell was born on August 2, 1919 in New York City. Son of Thomas and Fay (Cowen) Banks.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1936-1940; Juris Doctor, New York Law School, 1960.
Senior accountant, Selverne, Davis Company. New York City, 1940-1945;
private practice, New York City, 1945-1961;
executive vice president, Metropolitan Telecomm. Corporation, Plainview, New York, 1961-1962;
president, former Chief Executive Officer, Grow Group, Inc.
(formerly Grow Chemical Corporation), New York City, 1962-1995;
also director, Grow Group, Inc. (formerly Grow Chemical Corporation), 1962-1995;
president, Russell Banks & Company Ltd., since 1995. Consultant Imperial Chemical Industries, PLC., 1995-1996.
Adjunct Professor business administration Baruch College, 1996-1998.
Member National Paint and Coatings Association (past president), American Management Association (general management planning county since 1966, former trustee, Executive Committee), Metropolitan Club, Annabel's Club, Sky Club.
Married Janice Reed, June 19, 1949. 1 son, Gordon L.