Background
Dawes, Richard Irving was born on November 24, 1919 in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Irving Desmond and Corinne Lee (Thies) Dawes.
Dawes, Richard Irving was born on November 24, 1919 in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Irving Desmond and Corinne Lee (Thies) Dawes.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1940; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1942.
Administrative assistant inventory control department, Reynolds Metals Company, Richmond, Virginia, 1946-1948; scheduling manager printing division, Reynolds Metals Company, 1948-1953; staff assistant to general production control manager, Reynolds Metals Company, 1953-1957; assistant corporate secretary, Reynolds Metals Company, 1957-1970; corporate secretary, Reynolds Metals Company, 1970-1984; secretary, assistant secretary various subsidiaries and affiliates, Reynolds Metals Company.
Chairman March of Dimes drive, 1953, chairman Richmond-Henrico chapter, 1954. Board directors West End Community Center, Richmond, since 1959, treasurer, 1959-1972. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member American Society Corporate Secretaries, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Manufacturers Association (director 1979-1980), Associate Harvard Alumni (Middle Atlantic area vice president 1961-1964), Collegiate Schools Patrons Association (vice president 1971-1972, president 1972-1973, trustee 1974-1976). Clubs: Harvard of Virginia (past president), Country of Virginia (Richmond), Richmond Gentry.
Married Elisabeth Hewitt Coffin, April 2, 1949. Children: Alan Stuart, Carol Winfield, Beverly Gail.