Background
Cummings, Richard Howe was born on November 20, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles H. and Gladys (Howe) Cummings.
Cummings, Richard Howe was born on November 20, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles H. and Gladys (Howe) Cummings.
Bachelor cum laude, Amherst College, 1943. Master of Business Administration with high distinction, Harvard, 1948.
With National Bank Detroit, 1948-1986, executive vice president, 1972-1978, vice chairman, 1979-1984, senior vice chairman, 1985-1986. Vice chairman, director NBD bank corporation, 1979-1984, senior vice chairman, 1985-1986. Director Handleman Company, Howell Industries, Highland Superstores, Inc., Delaware North Companies.
Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member of Detroit; Bloomfield Hills (Michigan) Country. Birmingham (Michigan) Country.
Married Cynthia Holt, May 31, 1947. 1 child, Roger Holt.