Ralph Roland Coombs

Background

Coombs, Ralph Roland was born on July 22, 1888 in Orange, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Roland Morton and Emma Jane (Cook) Coombs.

Education

Student in public schools, Boston. University extension courses, commercial college.

Career

With Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Springfield, from 1907, department manager, 1931, assistant secretary, 1932-1939, assistant to president, 1939-1944, Second vice president, 1944-1948, vice president, 1948-1950, administrative vice president from 1950. President, director Visiting Nurse Association, 1936-1950. Trustee Better Business Bureau, 1942-1950, United Fund, 1941-1953.

Achievements

• Ralph Roland Coombs has been listed as a noteworthy insurance executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, World War I. Member Life Office Management Association (past board directors), Springfield Chamber of Commerce (past vice-president, director).

Connections

Married Irene Berry, April. Children: Lucille Dorothy (Mistress Ray A. Johnson), Joanne (Mistress William R. Richard, Junior.

Father:

Roland Morton Coombs

Mother:

Emma Jane (Cook) Coombs

Spouse:

Irene Berry

child:

Junior Coombs

child:

Joanne (Mistress William R. Richard Coombs

child:

Lucille Dorothy Coombs (Mistress Ray A. Johnson)