Background
Wright, Barry Benjamin was born on October 20, 1933 in Greenburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Millard A. and Katherind (Baer) Wright.
Barry Benjamin Wright
October 20, 1933 (age 76) Greenburg, Pennsylvania, United States
President Temporaries, Inc., Washington, 1969—1975, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, from 1985. Member Metropolitan Washington Board Trade, from 1969. Director Mercantile National Bank, Washington, from 1986. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1955-1959.
Barry Benjamin Wright Edit Profile
Barry Benjamin Wright, American temporary services executive. Recipient Washingtonian of Year award Washington Magazine and Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1983, Pres's. medal Catholic University of America, 1984, Distinguished Alumni award Gettysgurg College, 1985; named Man of Year, Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1965. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1955-1959.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Gettysburg College, 1955. President Temporaries, Inc., Washington, 1969-1985, chairman, chief executive officer, since 1985. Member Metropolitan Washington Board Trade, since 1969.
Director Mercantile National Bank, Washington, since 1986.
Career
President Temporaries, Inc., Washington, 1969—1975, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, from 1985. Member Metropolitan Washington Board Trade, from 1969. Director Mercantile National Bank, Washington, from 1986.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1955-1959.
Membership
Founder, chairman Food All Seasons Foundation, Washington, from 1974, District of Columbia Youth Chorale Associates, from 1980. Vice president Cultural Alliance Greater Washington, from 1978. Board directors Junior Achievement Greater Washington, from 1981.
Member of Jupiter Hills Golf Club (Florida), International Club, Columbia Country Club, Kiwanis Lodge.
Connections
Married Melinda Stott, April 20, 1985. Children– Barry, Douglas.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Washingtonian of Year award Washingto Recipient Washingtonian of Year award Washington Magazine and Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1983, Pres's. medal Catholic University of America, 1984, Distinguished Alumni award Gettysgurg College, 1985. Named Man of Year, Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1965.