Richard Willits Brown

Background

Brown, Richard Willits was born on March 11, 1921 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ellis Y. and Mary (Godley) Brown.

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Haverford College, 1942. Master of Science, Institute Paper Chemistry, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Institute Paper Chemistry, 1948.

Career

Research chemist Rohm and Haas Corporation, Philadelphia, 1942-1944. With Hammermill Paper Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1950, assistant vice-president, director research, 1968-1969, vice president-research, 1969-1975, vice president-technical, 1975-1986. Private practice consultant, Erie, 1986.

Board directors Pennsylvania Science and Engineering Foundation, 1968-1971.

Chairman research committee National Council of Paper Industry for Air and Stream Improvement, Incorporated., 1975-1977, governor, member operating committee, since 1975. Member research advising committee Institute Paper Chemistry, 1979-1983, chairman, 1981.

Secretary, acting chairman Erie County (Pennsylvania) Solid Waste Authority,1969-1975.

Achievements

• Richard Willits Brown has been listed as a noteworthy paper company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board dirs Pennsylvania Science and Engineering Foundation. Chairman research com National Council of Paper Industry for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., 1975—1977, governor, member operating committee, 1975. Member research advisory committee Institute Paper Chemistry, 1979—1983, chairman, 1981.

Secretary, acting chairman Erie County (Pennsylvania) Solid Waste Authority, 1969—1975. Fellow: Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (chairman division research and development 1965-1968, director 1973-1976). Member: Erie.

Connections

Married, September 23, 1944. Children: Peter, Anne, Philip.

Father:

Ellis Y. Brown

Mother:

Mary (Godley) Brown

Spouse:

September 23

child:

Peter Brown

child:

Anne Brown

child:

Philip Brown