Background
Richards, Fred Tracy was born on February 8, 1914 in Waverly, New York, United States. Son of Parke and Lois (Tracy) Richards.
Richards, Fred Tracy was born on February 8, 1914 in Waverly, New York, United States. Son of Parke and Lois (Tracy) Richards.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with honors, Princeton University, 1935.
Supervisor maintenance way, special purchasing agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Philadelphia, 1935-1947; supervisor materials, Department Interior and Office Defense Transportation, 1941-1942; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Central Supply Company Virginia Inc., Philadelphia, 1947-1955; assistant to chairman, Avco Corporation, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1955-1979; president, Richards Resources, Inc., since 1979.
President, board directors United Service Organizations, New York, 1973-1980. Vice president National Executive Service Corps, New York City, 1981-1986. Served to lieutenant colonel C.E. Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Member Society Mayflower Descendants State New York, S.R., The Pilgrims, Princeton Club (New York City).
Married Gladys Bucher Albright, August 1, 1942 (divorced 1973). Children: Fred Tracy, John Harvey. Married Jean Hunter, June 16, 1973.