Background
Reilly, Peter C. was born on January 19, 1907 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Peter C. and Ineva (Gash) Reilly.
Reilly, Peter C. was born on January 19, 1907 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Peter C. and Ineva (Gash) Reilly.
Bachelor of Arts, U. Colorado, 1929. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1931. Doctor of Science (honorary), Butler U.
With accounting department Republic Creosoting Company, Indianapolis, 1931-1932. Sales department Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (became Reilly Industries, Incorporated. 1989), New York City, 1932-1936, vice president, Eastern manager, 1936-1952.
Vice president sales, treasurer both companies, Indianapolis, 1952-1959, president, 1959-1973, Chairman of the Board, 1973-1975, vice chairman, 1975-1982, chairman, 1982-1990, chairman of the executive committee 1990-1998.
Director Environmental Quality Control Incorporated. Director Goodwill Industries Foundation.
Past board directors United Fund Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Junior Achievement Indianapolis, Board of Governors. Member of advisory council U. Notre Dame School Business Administration, 1947-1998.
Member of advisory county, past board directors Winona Memorial Hospital.
Life member Boy Scouts American, Crossroads of America Council. Member of advisory county Walther Cancer Institute.
Member of Society Chemical Industry (past director American section), American Chemical Society, Chemical Manufacturers Association (past board directors), Chemical Speciality Manufacturing Association (life. Treasurer 1950-1960, past board directors), Crooked Stick Golf, One Hundred, Rotary (Paul Harris award), Columbia (Indianapolis), Meridian Hills Country, Pine Valley Golf (New Jersey), Indianapolis Athletic, Larchmont (New York ) Yacht, Chemist (New York City), Harvard, Union League.
Married Jeanette Parker, September 15, 1932. Children: Marie (Mistress Jack H. Heed), Sara Jean (Mistress Clarke Wilhelm), Patricia Ann (Mistress Michael Davis).