MAUMEE, Ohio, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ -- It is with great
sadness that The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces the
passing of Richard P. (Dick)
Anderson, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of
Directors. He was 90 years old.
Dick was an integral part of The Andersons for more than half a
century, beginning when he and his five siblings helped their
parents found the company in 1947. Starting as a crew boss on the
construction of the first grain elevator in Maumee, Ohio, Dick worked his way up through
the company and was appointed Managing Partner in 1984 and later
President and CEO when it restructured in 1988. He was named
Chairman of the Board in 1999 and Chairman Emeritus when he
officially retired in 2009. While retired, Dick remained involved
in the company, attending employee town halls and representing The
Andersons at community functions.
Dick was an active leader in community and civic affairs
throughout Northwest Ohio. He
served on numerous community boards, including those of the Toledo
Symphony Orchestra, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Community
Foundation and Sauder Village. He was also very active with the Boy
Scouts of America, who dedicated the Richard P. Anderson Pioneer
Boy Scout Reservation in Pioneer,
Ohio, in his honor in 2010.
Throughout his career, Dick received numerous academic honors
and awards for his achievements in business and service to the
community. In 1999, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of
Commercial Science from The University of
Toledo. He was also granted an Honorary Doctorate in Public
Service in 2005 from Lourdes University, Sylvania, Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio
Agricultural Hall of Fame and the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
with his wife Fran. He was a recipient of the 2001 Governor's Award
– Ohio Arts Patron distinction and a 2016 Toledo area Jefferson Award.
Dick received his bachelor's degree in agriculture from
Michigan State University. After
college, he served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry
before returning to work at the family business.
"Dick Anderson spent his entire
life serving others and truly embodied The Andersons' values and
principles," said Pat Bowe,
President and CEO of The Andersons, Inc. "He was a pillar of our
company and our community, serving both with the utmost integrity.
His absence will be felt by many, but his legacy and values will
continue to live on throughout our business, our industry and our
communities."
"Dick was a great friend and mentor to many of us at The
Andersons, but especially to me," said Mike
Anderson, Chairman of the Board for The Andersons. "He
always led by example and was a strong believer in the Golden Rule.
His kindness, positivity and overall love for life was and will
continue to be an inspiration for us all."
Dick is survived by his wife and best friend of 65 years, Fran,
along with their six children, 24 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc. is a
diversified company rooted in agriculture. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company conducts
business across North America in
the grain, ethanol, plant nutrient and rail sectors. Through its
Statement of Principles, The Andersons strives to provide
extraordinary service to its customers, help its employees improve,
support its communities and increase the value of the company. For
more information, visit www.andersonsinc.com.
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