Richard Bennett Margerison

Background

Margerison, Richard Bennett was born on February 24, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Albert Earl and Margaret (Sykes) Margerison.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Lehigh University, 1953; Master of Science in Chemistry, Lehigh University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Virginia, 1957.

Career

Research chemist, Wallace-Tiernan, Belleville, New Jersey, 1957-1958; senior chemist, Ciba Pharmaceutical Company, Summit, New Jersey, 1958-1965; manager process R & D, Ciba Agrochem. Company, Summit, 1965-1969; manager chemical manufacturing, Chemical Industries Basel-GEIGY Corporation, Summit, 1969-1974; director chemical manufacturing, Chemical Industries Basel-GEIGY Corporation, Summit, 1974-1983; executive director chemical operations, Chemical Industries Basel-GEIGY Corporation, Summit, 1984-1987; vice president pharmaceutical operations, Chemical Industries Basel-GEIGY Corporation, Summit, since 1988. Chairman Bulk Chemical Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association, Washington, 1980-1981, steering committee member, 1980-1986.

Achievements

• Richard Bennett Margerison has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York Academy Science.

Connections

Married Pauline Staffieri, August 29, 1953. Children: Richard Junior, Lee D., J. Elizabeth, Sue A.

Father:

Albert Earl Margerison

Mother:

Margaret (Sykes) Margerison

Spouse:

Pauline Staffieri

child:

Lee D. Margerison

child:

Richard Junior Margerison

child:

Sue A. Margerison

child:

J. Elizabeth Margerison