Background
Woolworth, Richard Griswold was born on November 1, 1929 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Chester McNut and May (Gorton) Woolworth.
recreational products executive
Woolworth, Richard Griswold was born on November 1, 1929 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Chester McNut and May (Gorton) Woolworth.
Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1951.
Assistant to president Woodstream Corporation, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 1952-1958, vice president, 1958-1963, president, chief executive officer, 1964-1977, chairman, chief executive officer, president, since 1977, also board directors. Board directors Donsco Corporation, Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, Penn Dairies, Inc., Lancaster, Windward Travel Center, Lancaster, Fulton Finance Corporation, Lancaster. Member Listed Company Advisory Committee, American Stock Exchange, New York City, 1982-1987, chairman, 1986-1987.
Trustee, Lancaster Country Day School, 1954-1970, life 1971, president board directors, 1962-1964. Trustee Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, 1977-1982. Member World Business Council.
Clubs: Lyford Cay (Nassau, Bahamas). Lancaster Country (board directors 1962-1963), Hamilton (board directors 1958-1988). Jupiter Island (Hobe Sound, Florida).
Married Helen Baker, December 29, 1950. Children: Richard G. Junior, Andrew B., Sally K., Louise G.