Background
Richman, William Sheldon was born on August 5, 1921 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Mollye (Josephson) Richman.
Richman, William Sheldon was born on August 5, 1921 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Mollye (Josephson) Richman.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1941. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1943.
Assistant buyer, Kresge-Newark, 1946-1949; buyer, merchandise manager, Mandel Brothers, Chicago, 1949-1956; sales manager, Futorian Corporation, Chicago, 1957-1964; executive vice president, Futorian Corporation, Chicago, 1965-1970; president, director, Futorian Corporation, Chicago, 1971-1986; vice-chairman, Mohasco Upholstered Furniture Corporation, Chicago, since 1986.
Board of directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, Chicago, since 1979, national board directors, since 1982. Member National Association Furniture Manufacturers (director since 1975), Upholstered Furniture Action Council.
Married Marilyn Melvoin, December 27, 1951. Children: Daniel, Elizabeth, Ruth.