William Jerome Ristey

Background

Ristey, William Jerome was born on August 1, 1938 in Cresco, Iowa, United States. Son of Jerome Norvin and Dorothy Leola (Hess) Ristey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemisty, Memphis State University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1966; Master in Management, Northwestern University, 1979.

Career

Research associate, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1965-1966; chemist, Esso Research Company, Baton Rouge, 1966-1969; research scientist, Chemplex Company, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1969-1978; research scientist, Arco Chemical Company, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 1978-1986; research scientist, Hercules Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, since 1986. Adjunct faculty management graduate school Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, since 1990.

Achievements

• Achievements include patent for Label Shrink Film for Containers.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (board directors 1983-1985), American Physical Society.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Winifred Mitchell, June 11, 1966. Children: Catherine E., John W., Sara L., Michael J.

Father:

Jerome Norvin Ristey

Mother:

Dorothy Leola (Hess) Ristey

Spouse:

Elizabeth Winifred Mitchell

child:

Michael J. Ristey

child:

John W. Ristey

child:

Sara L. Ristey

child:

Catherine E. Ristey