Background
RENCHARD, William Shryock was born on January 1, 1908 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of John A. and Lillian C. (Smith) Renchard.
RENCHARD, William Shryock was born on January 1, 1908 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of John A. and Lillian C. (Smith) Renchard.
AB, Princeton University, 1928. Distributed control system (honorary), Pace College, 1971.
President, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1960-1966; Chairman of the Board, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1966-1973; chairman of the executive committee, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1973-1978; director, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1960-1978; chairman directors advising committee, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1978-1982; honorary director, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1982-1994. Board directors Amerada Hess Corporation, New York City. Advisory director Borden, Inc., 1989-1993.
President Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, 1969-1986, chairman, 1986-1994. Honorary board directors United Hospital Fund., New York City, 1984-1985. Trustee emeritus Citizens Budget Commission, New York City, 1985-1994.
Member Alfalfa Club (Washington), Creek Club (Locust Valley, New York, Board of Governors 1960-1994, president 1965-1970), Piping Rock Club, Pilgrims Club, LinksClub, Lyford Cay Club (Nassau, the Bahamas).
Married Alice Marie Fleming, December 7, 1935. Children: Jeanie, Christine Renchard Huffman, Cynthia R. French.