Harold John Riley

Background

Riley, Harold John was born on November 13, 1940 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Harold John and Esther Emma (Denmark) Riley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Syracuse University, 1961; postgraduate, Harvard Business School, 1985.

Career

Manufacturing training program, General Elec. Company, various locations, 1961-1963; various manufacturing assignments, Crouse-Hinds Company, Syracuse, 1963-1974; general manager, Midwest Elec., Chicago, 1974-1977; vice president, general manager, Crouse Hinds Distribution Equipment Division, Earlysville, VA., 1977-1979; vice president, Crouse-Hinds Company, Syracuse, 1979-1982; executive vice president, Cooper Industries Inc., Houston, 1982-1992; president, chief operating officer, Cooper Industries Inc., Houston, 1992-1995; president, Chief Executive Officer, Cooper Industries Inc., Houston, since 1995; also board directors, Cooper Industries Inc., Houston chairman, Cooper Industries Inc., Houston, 1996. Board directors Wyman-Gordon Company, North Grafton, Massachusetts.

Achievements

• Harold John Riley has been listed as a noteworthy Business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Junior Achievement Southeast Texas, Houston Control, Houston Symphony, The Greater Houston Partnership, The Houston Forum, The Museum Fine Arts, Houston, Junior Achievement, Inc. Member Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity Improvement, The Business Roundtable, Houston Club, Lakeside Country Club, Farmington Country Club.

Connections

Married Diane Marie Slattery, June 15, 1963. Children— Beth Ann, Thomas, Patrick.

Father:

Harold John Riley

Mother:

Esther Emma (Denmark) Riley

Spouse:

Diane Marie Slattery