Background
Geisler, Richard Marcus was born on May 14, 1925 in Abilene, Kansas, United States. Son of Augustus E. and Clare E. (Taylor) Geisler.
manufacturing company executive
Geisler, Richard Marcus was born on May 14, 1925 in Abilene, Kansas, United States. Son of Augustus E. and Clare E. (Taylor) Geisler.
Bachelor of Science in Acctg, Kansas State Teachers College, 1951. Master of Business Administration, Texas Christian U., 1964. President American LaFrance division A.T.O., Elmira, New York, 1969-1971.
President Spalding division Questor, Chicopee, Massachusetts, 1971-1979. President, chief Executive officer Champion Products Inc., Rochester, New York, from 1979, Chairman of the Board, from 1981. Trustee Springfield College, 1976.
Board directors Basketball Hall of Fame., 1973. Trustee emeritus Basketball Hall of Fame, 1984. Board directors National Golf Foundation, 1976.
President, American LaFrance division A.T.O., Elmira, New York, 1969-1971; president, Spalding division Questor, Chicopee, Massachusetts, 1971-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Champion Products, Inc., Rochester, New York, 1979-1981; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Champion Products, Inc., Rochester, New York, 1981-1984.
Trustee Springfield College. Board directors Junior Achievement, 1974-1979, Basketball Hall of Fame. With United States Army, 1946-1948.
Member Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association, Athletic Institute National Sporting Goods Association, National Knitwear Manufacturers Association (director) 1981-1984), Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce (director 1981-1984).
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Married Barbara J. Bernas, August 4, 1972. Children: Deborah, Michael, Michelle.