Background
Cole, Richard John was born on October 18, 1926 in New York City. Son of Arthur and Anna Cole.
Cole, Richard John was born on October 18, 1926 in New York City. Son of Arthur and Anna Cole.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1946.
President, Richard J. Cole, Inc., New York City, 1954-1961; general manager, Dynasty of Hong Kong, New York City, 1961-1967; Chief Executive Officer,, Military Intelligence Group division Manhattan Industries, Inc., 1967-1983; managing director, B. Barclay International, Inc., 1983-1987; principal, Richard J. Cole Enterprises, Easton, Connecticut, 1987-1991; principal, Sources Unlimited, since 1991; principal, China Connections International, Inc., 1993-1995; principal, R.&R. International, Inc., New York City, since 1995; principal, D&I, Inc., since 1997.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, 52-53.
Married Birgitta Ofling, August 26, 1961. Children– Catherine Ann, Richard Arthur, John Eric, Christopher Arne.