Background
Ross,, Richard Morrow was born on May 18, 1929 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Richard Morrow and Eleonore Kimbel (Taylor) Ross.
Ross,, Richard Morrow was born on May 18, 1929 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Richard Morrow and Eleonore Kimbel (Taylor) Ross.
AB, Cornell University, 1952. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1958.
Portfolio manager trust department Hanover Bank, New York City, 1954-1961. Security analyst Burton Dana & Company, 1961-1963. Assistant manager Van Strum & Towne, Philadelphia, 1963-1965.
Senior vice president, investment officer 1st Eastern Bank, Wilkes-Barre, 1965-1973, president, 1973-1986, chief executive officer, 1975-1988, also chairman, director. Chairman, chief executive officer 1st Eastern Corporation, since 1984. Teacher bank management and investments American Institute Banking.
Campaign chairman Wyoming Valley United Fund, 1973. President Family Service Association, Wyoming Valley, 1971-1974. Board directors NPW Hospital, 1975-1984.
Trustee Wilkes College, vice chairman, 1981. Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1954. Member Philadelphia Society Finance Analysts, Pennsylvania Bankers Association (treasurer 1978-1980), Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce (director), Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce (president 1974), American Bankers Association (council 1981), Pennsylvania State Health Care Cost Containment Council, Greater Wilkes Barre Partnership Inc.
(chairman 1985-1988), Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce (chairman since 1988). Clubs: Rotarian. (Wilkes-Barre), Westmoreland (Wilkes-Barre).
Married Jane Ethel McKim, June 28, 1952. Children: Barbara R. Carito, Richard Morrow III.