Background
Ayers, Richard H. was born on October 12, 1942 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of J. Robert and Virginia (Hixon) Ayers.
manufacturing company executive
Ayers, Richard H. was born on October 12, 1942 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of J. Robert and Virginia (Hixon) Ayers.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1965; Master of Science in Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1965.
General foreman, Wyman-Gordon Company, North Grafton, Massachusetts, 1965-1969; vice president manufacturing, Britton Corporation, Newington, Connecticut, 1969-1972; line manufacturing positions, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut, 1972-1985; president, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut, 1985-1987; chief operating officer, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut, 1985-1987; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut, 1987-1997; director, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut, 1997; retired, 1997. Director Connecticut Mutual Funds, Hartford, Connecticut, Southern New England Telecommunications Company. Associate director Perkin Elmer.
Board of directors New Britain General Hospital, since 1984. Trustee Hartford Graduate Center, since 1986. Member Economics Club New York, Hand Tools Institute (board directors 1982-1984), National Association Manufacturers.
Married Gay Boas, August 12, 1964 (divorced June 1973). Children— Ashley C., Jennifer B., Bradford M. Married Suzanne M. Lefebvre, October 13, 1973.
Children— Kelly V., David R.