Background
Gillett, Richard M. was born in 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Graduate U. Michigan, 1944. With trust department Old Kent Finance Corporation, Grand Rapids, 1958-1962, president, 1962-1972, chief Executive officer from 1972, chairman, 1972, also board directors.
Education
Graduate, University Michigan, 1944.
Career
Owner Windsor Furniture Company. Director Steketee Department Store, Ameritech Inc., Consumers Power Company, Federal Reserve Chicago, Ball Corporation. With trust department Old Kent Finance Corporation, Grand Rapids, 1958—1962, president, 1962—1972, Chief Executive Officer, since 1972, chairman, since 1972, board directors.