Background
Maxwell, Wilbur Richard was born on June 20, 1920 in Troy, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilbur D. and Gertrude (McDowell) Maxwell.
Maxwell, Wilbur Richard was born on June 20, 1920 in Troy, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilbur D. and Gertrude (McDowell) Maxwell.
Student, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1938-1941; Bachelor of Science, Richmond Professional Institute of College William and Mary, 1955.
Secretary, Troy Chamber of Commerce, 1948-1950; Secretary, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 1950-1955; assistant to president/Chairman of the Board, Reynolds Metals Company, 1955-1964; vice-president, director, Reynolds Foreign Sales Inc., 1964-1968; president, National Better Business Bureau, 1968-1970; president, chief Executive officer, Junior Achievement, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, 1970-1982. Instructor Richmond Professional Institute, part-time 1955-1957. Sponsor-trustee University of Virginia Graduate Business School, 1963-1972.
President Lancaster County Library., 1984-1985, Rappahannock General Hospital Foundation, 1988-1990, Northern Neck Vocational-Technology Education Center, 1991-1993. Board directors Rappahannock General Hospital, 1988-1990, Richmond (Virginia) Community High School, 1989-1991. Chairman Northumberland County (Virginia) Economic Development Commission, 1994-1997.
Civilian specialist United States Army Air Corps, United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club (vice president, 1991-1993, board directors 1991-1993).
Married Roberta Mae Kennedy, June 29, 1942 (deceased). Children: Douglas R., Jean Annual.