D. Richard Rodi

Background

Rodi, D. Richard was born on November 6, 1917 in New York City. Son of Anthony and Jennie (Avignone) Rodi.

Education

Student, Brooklyn College, 1935-1941; Student, Wharton School, Philadelphia, 1949-1951.

Career

Personnel director, Gimbel Brothers, Philadelphia, 1952-1955; general superintendent, The May Company, Cleveland, 1955-1962; vice president, Outlet Department Store, 1962-1968; president, Cherry & Webb, Providence, 1968-1975; president, Outlet Specialty Stores, Providence, 1975-1981; president, Pearson Travel, Providence, since 1981. Treasurer, director Corp-Net International, Columbus, Ohio, since 1986.

Achievements

• D. Richard Rodi has been listed as a noteworthy Travel company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Rhode Island Philharmonic, Providence, 1975-1979, director, since 1965. Director Trinity Repertory Theatre, Providence, since 1983. Director, treasurer Cranston General Hospital, Providence, since 1986.

Connections

Married Lois Barbara Coombes, August 26, 1950. Children: Pamela, Barbara.

Father:

Anthony Rodi

Mother:

Jennie (Avignone) Rodi

Spouse:

Lois Barbara Coombes

child:

Pamela Rodi

child:

Barbara Rodi