Ralph H. Demmler (August 22, 1904 – December 23, 1995) was an American lawyer – specializing in corporate banking law – and chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from June 1953 to May 1955.[1]
Ralph H. Demmler | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| In office June 17, 1953 – May 25, 1955 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Donald C. Cook |
| Succeeded by | J. Sinclair Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1904 |
| Died | December 23, 1995 (aged 91)[1] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States[1] |
| Political party | Republican Party[1] |
| Spouse | Catherine Demmler[1] |
| Children | John H. Demmler[1] |
| Alma mater | Allegheny College[1] University of Pittsburgh[1] |
| Occupation | Lawyer and appointed United States government official |
Early life and education
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Ralph Demmler was an accomplished lawyer who graduated from Allegheny College, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society,[1] an honor recognizing academic excellence. He earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh.[1] Demmler is notable for his career in law, where he made significant contributions, including holding prominent positions in government and the private sector. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his later achievements in the legal field.
Career
editHe began his law practice in Pittsburgh in 1928.[1]
In 1943, Demmler joined the law firm Reed Smith Shaw & McClay and was elected a partner in 1948.[1]
A member of the Republican Party, he served as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) between June 1953 and 1955.[1] Demmler had been appointed a member of the commission just earlier.[1][2]
From 1969 until 1980, he was an adviser on an American Law Institute project to codify federal securities laws.[1]
In 1972, the SEC appointed Demmler to its Special Committee on Enforcement Policy.[1]
Corporate directorships
editDuring his career, he served as a member of the board of various corporations, including Duquesne Light, Sharon Steel and Hammermill Paper.[1]
Personal life
editDemmler died, age 91, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At his death, he was survived by Catherine, his wife of 66 years.[1] Demmler was also survived by a son John H. Demmler and three grandchildren.[1]
