Richard Ellis Karkow

Background

Karkow, Richard Ellis was born on July 3, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Conrad Hansen and Florence Marie (Ellis) Karkow.

Education

AB., Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, 1948. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1950. Juris Doctor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1958.

Career

With Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1954-1959, Her Majesty Byllesby & Company, Chicago, 1959-1960. Treasurer Pet Inc., St. Louis, 1960-1963. Vice president, treasurer The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, 1963-1969.

Executive vice president Stirling Corporation, Rochester, New York, 1969-1970. Vice president finance Illinois Tool Works, Chicago, 1971-1972, Carlson Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, 1973-1983. Senior vice president, director Minstar, Inc., since 1984.

Achievements

• Richard Ellis Karkow has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Finance Executives Institute, Illinois Bar Association.

Connections

Married Ruth Margaret Ehrlin, January 29, 1955. Children: Catherine, Douglas.