Background
Conerly, Richard Pugh was born on May 6, 1924 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. Son of William L. and Eunice (Pugh) Conerly.
Conerly, Richard Pugh was born on May 6, 1924 in Jackson, Alabama, United States. Son of William L. and Eunice (Pugh) Conerly.
Student, Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama, 1942. Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1948. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1952.
Practice in, St. Louis, 1952-1965. Associate, partner Thompson & Mitchell, 1952-1965. Vice president, general counsel, executive vice president Peabody Coal Company, St. Louis, 1965-1969.
President Pott Industries Inc., 1969-1987. Vice-chairman Houston Natural Gas Corporation, 1979-1985. Chairman Orion Capital Inc., St. Louis, 1988-1994.
With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Married Iva Jean Brightwell, August 12, 1956. Children: William Edward, Robert Andrew, Christopher Brightwell, Elizabeth Anne.