Background
Krisch, Joel was born on June 23, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel J. and Miriam (Weinstein) Krisch.
Krisch, Joel was born on June 23, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel J. and Miriam (Weinstein) Krisch.
Student, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1941-1943.
Partner business firm, Roanoke, 1946-1957; Executive officer motel corporations, Roanoke, 1957-1962; president, American Motor Inns, Inc., Roanoke, 1962-1985; president, Krisch Hotels, Inc., Roanoke, since 1985. Director Sidney's, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, State University Ednl. Foundation, Airline Passengers Association, Dallas.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member Roanoke Valley College of C. (director) Clubs: Masons (Shriner). Hunting Hills Country (Roanoke).
B'nai B'rith.
Married Nancy Jane Scher, January 2, l950. Children: Kathryn Jane Krisch Oelschlager.