Background
Ritchie, Richard Lee was born on July 20, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert George and Gertrude (Dryer) Ritchie.
Ritchie, Richard Lee was born on July 20, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert George and Gertrude (Dryer) Ritchie.
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1968; Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1972; P.M.D., Harvard University, 1982.
Senior accountant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, Detroit, 1968-1969, 72-74; manager corporation accounting, Grand Trunk Western R.R., Detroit, 1974-1976; treasurer, Grand Trunk Western R.R., 1976-1979; assistant vice president, treasurer, Grand Trunk Western R.R., 1980-1983; vice president, treasurer, James River Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, 1984-1986; senior vice president finance, chief finance officer, Harte Hanks Communications, San Antonio, 1987-1996; executive vice president, Chief Financial Officer, Big Flower Holdings, Inc., New York City, since 1997. Professor Oakland Community College, Farmington, Michigan.
Served with Army of the United States, 1969-1971. Member AICPA, Michigan Association Certified Public Accountants, American Accounting Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Marlene Barton, November 16,1969. Children: Gabrielle Gay, Steven Barton.