Background
Ryon, Mortimer was born on July 15, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Lesley and Katherine (Hummel) Ryon.
Ryon, Mortimer was born on July 15, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Lesley and Katherine (Hummel) Ryon.
Lafayette College (Bachelor of Arts). Cornell University (Bachelor of Laws).
Senior attorney, Akzona Inc., Asheville, North Carolina, 1975-1980; associate general counsel, Akzona Inc., Asheville, North Carolina, 1980-1983; counsel, International Salt Company, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, since 1985; secretary, associate general counsel, Akzo American Inc., New York City, since 1983. Secretary Akzo American Foundation, New York City, since 1983. Chairman Akzo American Political Action Committee, New York City, since 1984.
President Asheville Symphony, 1978-1980. Vice chairman Asheville Country Day School, 1980-1982. Served with United States Army, 1952-1954, Korea.
Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association.
Married Kathleen Ferenbach, August 22, 1953 (divorced). Children: Kathleen P., Carolyn L., Helen Jennifer, Mortimer Junior. Married Sandra Lipson, July 3, 1971.