Background
Resnik, Frank Edward was born on October 14, 1928 in Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vincent and Augusta (Mauser) Resnik.
Resnik, Frank Edward was born on October 14, 1928 in Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vincent and Augusta (Mauser) Resnik.
After his service in the Army, Resnik attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on a football scholarship. In 1952, he graduated with a degree in chemistry, and began his career as a research chemist with Philip Morris, in Richmond, Virginia.
After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army where he became an instructor and first field sergeant. He later received a master"s degree in chemistry from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. In 1980, Resnik was named executive vice president of Philip Morris" Tobacco Technology Group.
In 1984, he was named president and Chief Executive Officer of Philip Morris United States of America. In 1989, he became chairman of that company.
In January 1991, after 38 years with Philip Morris, Resnik retired and moved to Jupiter, Florida. During his career in the tobacco industry, Resnik contributed 30 articles to scientific literature.
Resnik died April 17, 1995, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is buried in Saint Vincent Cemetery, Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Board directors Benedictine High School, Richmond, Virginia, 1965-1967, St. Vincent College, since 1988, Horatio Alger Association, since 1989. Member St. Edwards School Board, Richmond, 1972-1975. Board associates University Richmond, 1986-1990.
Board directors Foundation for State Legislatures, 1986-1990, With Army of the United States, 1946-1948, 51. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association of Manufacturers (board directors 1988-1991), American Chemical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, American Institute Chemists, International Tobacco Information Center (London, chairman 1989-1990), Innis Arden Country Club (Greenwich, Connecticut), Jonathan's Landing Country Club (Jupiter, Florida).
Married Elizabeth Patterson, June 21, 1952. Children– David A., Mary Ann, Anne Margaret.