Background
Richards, Reuben Francis was born on August 15, 1929. Son of Junius A. and Marie R. (Thayer) Richards.
natural resource company executive
Richards, Reuben Francis was born on August 15, 1929. Son of Junius A. and Marie R. (Thayer) Richards.
AB, Harvard University, 1952.
With, Citibank, N.A., New York City, 1953-1982; executive vice president, Citibank, N.A., New York City, 1970-1982; chairman, Terra Industries Inc., New York City, 1982-1996. Board directors Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, Potlatch Corporation, San Francisco, Minorco, Luxembourg, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Houston, Engelhard Corporation, Iselin, New Jersey. Chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer Minorco (United States of America) Inc., 1990-1996.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1948-1950.
Married Elizabeth Brady, November 28, 1953. Children: Reuben Francis, Timothy T., Andrew H.