Background
Reynolds, Richard S. was born on May 27, 1908 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Richard S. and Louise (Parham) Reynolds.
Reynolds, Richard S. was born on May 27, 1908 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Richard S. and Louise (Parham) Reynolds.
Student Davidson College. Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1930.
Became member of New York Stock Exchange, 1930. With two partners formed banking firm Reynolds & County, New York City, 1930. Assistant to president Reynolds Metals Company, Richmond, Virginia, 1938, treasurer, 1938-1944, vice president, treasurer, 1944-1948, president, 1948-1963, 71-75, Chairman of the Board, 1963-1971, Chairman board, president, 1971-1975, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1975-1976, chairman of the executive committee, 1976-1977, honorary Chairman of the Board, since 1977.
Chairman of the Board Robertshaw Controls Company, 1955-1978, chairman of the executive committee, 1957-1959, chairman, 1959-1978.
Director Central National Bank, Richmond, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation Trustee U. Richmond. Trustee emeritus U. Pennsylvania
Clubs: The Brook, The Jockey (New York City).
Married Virginia Sargeant. Children: Richard South. III, Sargeant (deceased).