Background
Knisel, Russell H. was born on June 18, 1933 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Adolph C. and Elsie (Vieght) Knisel.
Knisel, Russell H. was born on June 18, 1933 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Adolph C. and Elsie (Vieght) Knisel.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1955; postgraduate, Harvard Graduate School Business, 1963.
Pension manager, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, 1955-1958; with, Marine Midland Bank, New York City, 1958-1978; senior vice president, Marine Midland Bank, 1968-1974; executive vice president, Marine Midland Bank, 1974-1976; group executive vice president, Marine Midland Bank, 1976-1978; vice chairman, Connecticut National Bank, since 1978. Director Miller Company, Chase Packaging Corporation.
Trustee Connecticut Trust Historic Preservation, Stamford Health Corporation. Member Association Reserve City Bankers, Wesleyan Alumni Association, Southwestern Area Commerce Association (director) Clubs: Wee Burn Country (Darien) (director). Landmark (director); Hartford.
Married Diane Taylor, June 18, 1955. Children: Susan, Kimberly, Sally, Russell H.