Background
Kroon, Richard Edward was born on July 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Edward and Helen Marie (Semrau) Kroon.
Kroon, Richard Edward was born on July 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Edward and Helen Marie (Semrau) Kroon.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics magna cum laude, Yale University, 1964. Master of Business Administration with high distinction, Harvard University, 1967.
Assistant to controller Department Defense, Pentagon, Washington, 1967-1969. Associate Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, New York City, 1969-1971, vice president, 1971-1973, senior vice president, 1977-1981. Director Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International, London, 1974-1976.
President, chief Executive officer Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Capital Corporation, New York City, 1981.
Managing partner Sprout Group, New York City, 1981. Director Illinois Coil Spring Corporation, McHenry, Illinois, Revlon Group, New York City, Cotton Ginny International, New York City, Pinnacle Broadcasting, New York City, Belvedere Insurance Company.
New York City Corning fellow, 1964. Baker scholar, 1967.
Member of National Venture Capital Association, Rumson Country Club (New Jersey), City Midday Club, Monmouth Beach Bath & Tennis Club (trustee), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mary Jane Sheehan, March 2, 1968. Children: David, Sarah, Molly, Andrew, Stephen, Michael.