Claude Swanson Ramsey

Background

Ramsey, Claude Swanson was born on February 6, 1925 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Claude Swanson and Nell Grace (Hendon) Ramsey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textiles, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 1949; Master of Science in Retailing, New York University, 1950.

Career

With, American Enka Corporation, North Carolina, 1950-1970; vice president, American Enka Corporation, 1962-1965; executive vice president, American Enka Corporation, 1965-1967; president, chief Executive officer, American Enka Corporation, 1967-1970; also director, chairman of the executive committee. President, chief Executive officer, chairman of the executive committee, Akzona Inc. (formerly American Enka Corporation), 1970-1982; Chairman of the Board, Akzona Inc.

(formerly American Enka Corporation), 1972-1982; chairman advisory council, Akzona Inc. (formerly American Enka Corporation), 1983-1985. Past director Wachovia Corporation, Akzo N.V., Arnhem, Holland, Amstar Corporation.

Membership

Trustee U. North Carolina-Asheville (formerly Asheville-Biltmore College), 1964-1969, North Carolina Engineering Foundation, 1965-1969, North Carolina Textile Foundation, 1965-1969, Rockefeller U. Council, 1973-1984. Served to First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Union League (New York City), Biltmore Forest Country Club. M C.

Connections

Married Kay Kemp; children: Kay (Mistress George Saenger), Scott, Steven.

Father:

Claude Swanson Ramsey

Mother:

Nell Grace (Hendon) Ramsey

Spouse:

Kay Kemp

child:

Scott Ramsey

child:

Steven Ramsey

child:

Kay Ramsey (Mistress George Saenger)