Background
Ferris, Richard J. was born on August 31, 1936 in Sacramento.
Ferris, Richard J. was born on August 31, 1936 in Sacramento.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1962. Postgraduate in Business, University Washington.
Former staff analyst, restaurant manager Olympic Hotel. Former general manager Carlton Hotel. With Western International Hotels, 1962-1966.
General manager Continental Plaza Hotel, Chicago, 1966-1971. President carrier's food service division United Air Lines, Inc., 1971-1974, corporation senior vice president marketing, 1974, president, 1974-1985, chief executive officer, 1976-1985, chairman, 1978-1987, also director. Chief executive officer UAL, Inc.
(name changed to Allegis Corporation, 1987) parent company, Chicago, 1979-1987, chairman, president, 1982-1987, also director. Director Western International Hotels, Westin Hotel Company, Amoco Corporation.
Married.