Background
Pearson, Richard Jarvis was born on June 3, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrall E. and Dorothy M. (MacDonald) Pearson.
Diversified manufacturing company executive
Pearson, Richard Jarvis was born on June 3, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrall E. and Dorothy M. (MacDonald) Pearson.
Bachelor, University of Southern California, 1946; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1947.
Director marketing, Bireley's, Hollywood, California, 1947-1955; director marketing, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, 1955-1957; director marketing, Revell, Inc., Venice, California, 1957-1960; director marketing, Avery Label Company, Monrovia, California, 1960-1964; vice president, general manager, Avery Label Company, Monrovia, California, 1964-1970; group vice president, Avery International, San Marino, California, 1970-1976; executive vice president, Avery International, San Marino, California, 1976-1981; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Avery International, Pasadena, California, 1981-1983; president, chief operating officer, Avery International, Pasadena, California, 1983-1990; retired, Avery International, Pasadena, California, 1990. Board directors Ameron, Inc., Monterey Park, California, Ducommun, Inc., Los Angeles, AM International, Escorp, Avery Dennison Corporation, Optical Radiation Corporation.
Chairman United Way, 1982-1983. Board directors Boy Scouts American, 1983-1984. Board directors American Heart Association, 1986-1989.
Trustee Ponoma College, since 1988. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1946. Member Merchants and Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1986).
Clubs: Annandale, California, Professional Golf Association West.
Married Janice Lee Pope, March 2, 1951. 1 child, Douglas R.