Background
Koch, George William was born on April 8, 1926 in Cincinnati. Son of George Earl and Lucille (Arnold) Koch.
Koch, George William was born on April 8, 1926 in Cincinnati. Son of George Earl and Lucille (Arnold) Koch.
B.BS, University Cincinnati, 1948. Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, University Cincinnati, 1950.
Assistant city attorney, Cincinnati, 1950-1954; associate director, Ohio Council Retail Merchants, Columbus, 1954-1959; director federal affairs, Sears, Roebuck & Company, Washington, 1959-1965; president, chief Executive officer, Grocery Manufacturers American, Inc., Washington, 1966-1990; partner, Kirkpatrick Lockhart, since 1990. Board directors Borden Chemicals and Plastics Inc., Mc Cormick & Company.
Chairman Congressional Charity Tennis Tournament, Congressional Charity Golf Tournament. Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II. Member National Press Club, Union League, City Tavern Club, Congressional Country Club, Greenbrier Golf and Tennis Club.
Married Helen Lawton, July 29, 1950. Children: Jorie, Danny, Professional Corporation, Bobby, Monte, Lucy.