Background
Hodges, Ralph Dore was born on October 5, 1920 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Ralph Dore and Viola Agnes (MacDonald) Hodges.
Hodges, Ralph Dore was born on October 5, 1920 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Ralph Dore and Viola Agnes (MacDonald) Hodges.
Student, Pasadena Junior College, 1940. Bachelor of Science, University California, 1946. Bachelor of Laws, Catholic University America, 1965.
Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1971.
Forest engineer Harbor Plywood Corporation, 1947-1949, Western Pine Association, 1950-1955, Wetsel-Oviatt Lumber Company, 1955-1959. With National Forest Products Association, Washington, since 1959, vice president forestry and government affairs, 1966-1969, vice president, general manager, 1969-1972, executive vice president, 1972-1983, president, 1984. Member United States President's Advisory Panel on Timber and Environmental.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Bar Association, Society of America Foresters, Forest History Society, American Forestry Association, American Society Association Executives Clubs: University, Capitol Hill, Harvard Business Sch, Harvard. Bombay Yacht (commodore).
Married Dorothy Ellen Chamberlain, December 6, 1942. Children– Don, Tom, Karen.