Background
Kearney, Richard James was born on August 25, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Emmett Leo and Irene Elizabeth (Ruddock) Kearney.
Kearney, Richard James was born on August 25, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Emmett Leo and Irene Elizabeth (Ruddock) Kearney.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Michigan, 1951.
Chemical purchasing agent Hercules Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1954—1962. Chairman board, president, senior vice president Kearney Chemicals Inc., Tampa, Florida, 1962—1980. Senior vice president Royster Chemicals Inc., 1980—1982.
Marketing consultant, since 1982. With United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946, 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946, to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1951-1953, of Korea. Member American Chemical Society, Pershing Rifles, Scabbardand Blade Honor Society, Decorative Arts Society, Tampa Art Museum Society, University of Michigan President".
Married Caroline Hamilton Archer, September 19, 1953. Children: Caroline Hamilton, Richard James.