Background
Ferris, Richard Foth was born on November 23, 1928 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. Son of Daniel Holt and Elizabeth (Foth) Ferris.
manufacturing company executive
Ferris, Richard Foth was born on November 23, 1928 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. Son of Daniel Holt and Elizabeth (Foth) Ferris.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering cum laude, Princeton University, 1951. Engineer Carrier Corporation, New York City, 1954-1957. Engineer, consultant The Trane Company, New York City, 1958-1961.
Director engineering Worthington A.C. (before Christ) Company, subsidiary Studebaker Worthington, East Orange, New Jersey, 1962-1967.
Vice president, director manager marketing International Telephone And Telegraph Environment Products Division, Philadelphia, 1967-1970, director marketing and business strategy International Telephone And Telegraph Industrial Technology Corporation, New York City, since 1979, advisor to president, International Telephone And Telegraph for Industrial Construction Product Lincolnshire, 1970-1978. Trustee, Darien Methodist Church, 1979.
Director Darien United Way, since 1984, Darien Community Homes, Incorporated., since 1985. Member Senior Pastor Search Committee Darien Congressional Church, 1984-1985.
Engineer Carrier Corporation, New York City, 1954-1957.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1951-1954. Member ASHARE, American Defense Preparedness Association. Member Church of Christ.
Clubs: Tokeneke (Darien).
Married Ann Todarelli, June 28, 1952. Children– Susan Ann Ferris Martin, Richard Tod.