Background
Pigott, Richard J. was born on May 26, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Francis and Mary Barbara (Amberg) Pigott.
Pigott, Richard J. was born on May 26, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Francis and Mary Barbara (Amberg) Pigott.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Business Administration). University of Wisconsin-Madison (Juris Doctor).
Law partner, Winston & Strawn, 1966-1977; with, Beatrice Foods Company, Chicago, 1977-1988; senior vice president, general counsel, Beatrice Foods Company, Chicago, 1977-1980; executive vice president, chief administrative officer, Beatrice Foods Company, Chicago, 1981-1988; merger and acquisition advisor, investor, attorney, since 1988. Board directors Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc., Chicago, Ameriwood Industries, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Trustee Chicago Symphony Orchestra, since 1983. Member business advisory county University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1983. First lieutenant, United States Army, 1961-1963.
Married Karen Victoria Nahigian, August 22, 1964. Children: Alicia, Christopher.