Background
Kippen, Richard Marlin was born on May 1, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Norine (Bragg) Kippen.
wine and spirits company executive
Kippen, Richard Marlin was born on May 1, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Norine (Bragg) Kippen.
Bachelor, Valparaiso University, 1954. Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University, 1956.
Insurance adjustor, Western Adjustment Inspection Company, Detroit, 1956-1957; private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1958-1959; attorney, Grand Trunk Railroad Company, Detroit, 1960-1963; resident counsel, Hiram Walker & Sons Inc., Detroit resident counsel, Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada assistant secretary, Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1967-1977; corporation secretary, Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1977-1995; vice president, general counsel, Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1984-1995; executive vice president, general counsel, Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, since 1988.
Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, American Society Corporation Secretaries (president Detroit regional group 1977), United States Trademark Association, National Association Beverage Importers Inc. (member executive committee 1981, 89, treasurer 1987, vice-chairman 1989), Distilled Spirits Council United States Inc. (co-chairman 1989, executive committee), Detroit Athletic Club.
Married Eileen Louise Gassert. Children: Collette, Richard Marc.