Hollis G. Gerrish

Background

Gerrish, Hollis G. was born on June 23, 1907 in Berwick, Maine, United States. Son of Perley G. and Grace (Guptill) Gerrish.

Education

AB, Harvard University, 1930. Postgraduate, Business School, 1931.

Career

With manufacturing confectioners Squirrel Brand Company, from 1931. President, 1939—1942, from 1946. Board directors Middlesex-Cambridge Lung Association, Massachusetts, Cambridge Young Men’s Christian Association, East End House.

Corporation member Cambridge Home Aged. Trustee Lesley College, Cambridge. Corporation member New England Deaconess Hospital.

Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, captain United States Naval Reserve.

Achievements

• Hollis G. Gerrish has been listed as a noteworthy confectionery company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Cambridge Home for the Aged. Member New England Deaconess Hospital. Served as Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1946.

Member American Society Candy Technologists, Cambridge History Society, National Tax Association, Massachusetts Audubon Society.

Clubs: Harvard, Faculty, New England Confectioners, Norfolk Trout, Flycasters, Cambridge, Economy. Lodge: Rotary.

Connections

Married Catherine G. Ruggles, September 10, 1946 (deceased 1997).

Father:

Perley G. Gerrish

Mother:

Grace (Guptill) Gerrish

Spouse:

Catherine G. Ruggles