Background
Ries, Edward J. was born on December 28, 1889 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Peter M. and Hannah (Seiler) Ries.
Ries, Edward J. was born on December 28, 1889 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Peter M. and Hannah (Seiler) Ries.
Student in public schools, Rochester.
Apprentice electrical department, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1904-1909; serviceman, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), New York City, 1909-1912; salesman dental equipment in charge 12 Southern states, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1912-1918; manager Philadelphia office, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1919-1926; assistant sales manager, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1926-1928; European representative, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1928-1939; vice president, general manager, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1939-1941; president, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), 1941-1953; Chairman of the Board, Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company (name now Ritter Company, Inc.), from 1953. Member of advisory committee board Lincoln-Rochester Trust Company. Board directors Cap-Roc Inc.
Member advisory committee board Rochester Institute of Technology Second lieutenant A.S., United States Army, 1918-1919. Member Masons, Country Club, Genesce Valley Club, Rochester Club.
Married Pauline Welch, January 17, 1923.