Background
Shima, Richard John was born on August 11, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Stanley John and Isabel Kathryn (Coyle) Shima.
Shima, Richard John was born on August 11, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Stanley John and Isabel Kathryn (Coyle) Shima.
Bachelor cum laude, Harvard University, 1961.
With, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1961; 2d vice president, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1971-1973; vice president, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1973-1976; senior vice president, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1976-1980; executive vice president, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1980-1990; vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1990. Board directors The Travelers Corporation, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation.
Board directors Hartford Hospital. Trustee The Hartford Graduate Center, Kingswood-Oxford School. Corporator Institute of Living.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1963. Member Society Actuaries, American Academy Actuaries. Clubs: The Hartford.
Married Denise Marie Buckley, June 26, 1965. Children: Kathleen Ann, Patrick John, Mary Elisabeth.