Background
Battram, Richard L. was born on June 8, 1934 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Edgar and Charlotte (Conner) Battram.
Battram, Richard L. was born on June 8, 1934 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Edgar and Charlotte (Conner) Battram.
Bachelor, Butler University, 1960.
With, Library Science Ayres & Company, Indianapolis, 1960-1972; general manager specialty stores, Library Science Ayres & Company, Indianapolis, 1969-1972; vice president publicity, Library Science Ayres & Company, Indianapolis, 1970-1971; president, Meier and Frank Department Store, Portland, Oregon, 1972-1976; president, chief Executive officer, Famous Barr Department Stores, St. Louis, 1976-1984; vice chairman, May Department Stores Company, St. Louis, since 1984; also board directors, May Department Stores Company, St. Louis.
Board of directors St. Luke's Hospital, United Way of St. Louis. With United States Army,1954-1956. Member Old Warson Country Club, St. Louis Club, Round Table Club.
Married Patricia Lou Stone, August 24, 1962. Children: Gregory, Jeffrey, Richard Lee.