Background
Switzer, Ralph Joseph was born on July 1, 1930 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Ralph Joseph and Kathleen Florence (Collins) Switzer.
diversified industry executive
Switzer, Ralph Joseph was born on July 1, 1930 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Ralph Joseph and Kathleen Florence (Collins) Switzer.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Iona College, 1961; graduate advanced management program, Harvard University, 1976.
With, Abex Corp, New York City, 1948-1970; assistant treasurer, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, 1970-1973; director investments, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, 1973-1981; assistant vice president, treasurer, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, 1981; vice president, treasurer, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, 1982-1987; vice president finance operations, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, 1987-1989; senior vice president finance operations, Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries), Chicago, since 1989.
Member of advisory board Ingalls Memorial Hospital Development Foundation, Harvey, Illinois, since 1983. With United States Navy, 1951-1955. Member Finance Executives Institute, Flossmoor Country Club, Plaza Club, Executive Club. M C.
Married Gerd Hildegarde Wamnes, February 7, 1954. Children: Kurt Edmund, Gail Susan, Barbara Jean.