About Richard J. Kramer
Born 1963. Richard J. Kramer is an American businessperson, entrepreneur and accountant.
Richard J. Kramer (born October 30, 1963) is an American businessman and Certified Public Accountant. He was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio from 2010 until January 2024.
Early life and education Kramer was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Kramer is of Gottschee German ancestry. His ancestors were from the German enclave of Gottschee (now the Kočevje region) in the Lower Carniola region of Slovenia. He graduated from John Carroll University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1986.
He sits on the board of directors of Sherwin-Williams. A political donor, Kramer has made contributions to Democratic and Republican politicians in Ohio, including Tim Ryan, Sherrod Brown, Mike DeWine, George Voinovich, and Lee Fisher.
Personal life He is married and has four children.
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Richard J. Kramer was born on 30 October 1963 in Cleveland.
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