Background
Purdy, Richard Townsend was born on October 11, 1906 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Fred Joseph and Carrie (Townsend) Purdy.
Purdy, Richard Townsend was born on October 11, 1906 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Fred Joseph and Carrie (Townsend) Purdy.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1929.
Security officer Detroit Trust Company, 1929-1933. Manager municipal buying department First of Michigan Corporation, 1933-1942. Administrative assistant Automotive Council for War Production, 1942-1946.
Sales representative Budd Company, 1946-1950.
Washington representative Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, 1950-1953. President American Motors (Canada), Limited, 1955.
Vice president, treasurer American Motors Corporation, Detroit, 1956-1967.
Member Beta Theta Pi.
Married Daisy Charron, September 1, 1934. Children: Jill Ann, James Clark, Mary Jane, Richard Townsend.