Background
McChesney, Russell James was born on December 8, 1916 in West Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Russell Dudley and Margaret Clothilda (Monoghan) McChesney.
Art materials company executive
McChesney, Russell James was born on December 8, 1916 in West Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Russell Dudley and Margaret Clothilda (Monoghan) McChesney.
Student, Bloomfield College, 1935-1939; student, Rutgers University, 1951-1954; student, New York University, 1965-1966.
With, Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania, 1935-1985; vice president marketing, Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania, 1967-1970; executive vice president, Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania, 1970-1971; Chairman of the Board, Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania, 1971-1985; president, Binney & Smith, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania, 1973-1985. Past board directors Easton National Bank and Trust Company.
Served with Army of the United States, 1940-1945. Member National Art Education Association (life), Crayon, Water Color and Craft Institute (past board directors, past vice president, past president), American Association School Adminstrs.-Ednl. Industries Association Joint Committee, Chicago Athletic Club, Upper Montclair (New Jersey) Country Club, Pomfret Club, Northampton Country Club, Chemists' Club.
Married Marjorie Jane Miller, September 6, 1947. Children: R. Douglas, Susan L., Deborah L.