Background
Standish, John Spencer was born on April 17, 1925 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John Carver and Florence (Spencer) Standish.
Textile manufacturing company executive
Standish, John Spencer was born on April 17, 1925 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John Carver and Florence (Spencer) Standish.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1945.
Assistant to production manager Forstmann Woolen Company, Passaic, New Jersey, 1945-1952. Various positions Albany International Corporation, 1952-1972, vice president, 1972-1974, executive vice president, 1974-1976, vice chairman, 1976-1984, chairman, 1984-1998, also board directors, 1958-1998, chairman emeritus, since 1998.
Board directors Albany chapter American Red Cross, 1966-1992, chapter chairman, 1971-1974, board governors, Washington, 1980-1986. Board directors United Way Northeastern New York, Albany, 1980-1997, president, 1984-1985. Trustee Albany Medical College and Center, 1984-1993, Siena College, Loudonville, New York, 1987-2003.
Chairman University Albany Fund, 1982-1987, 89-92. President University Albany Foundation, 1992-1998. Sergeant United States Army, 1946-1947.
Member of Fort Orange Club, Schuyler Meadows Country Club, John's Island Club (Florida).
Married Elaine Joan Ritchie, October 20, 1962 (divorced 1984). Children: John Carver, Christine Louise. Married Patricia Hunter, November 9, 1985.