Ralph H. Demmler | |
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| Chairman of theU.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 | (1904-08-22)August 22, 1904 |
| Died | December 23, 1995(1995-12-23) (aged 91)[1] |
| 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 appointedUnited States government official |
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 Demmler was an accomplished lawyer who graduated fromAllegheny College, where he was inducted intoPhi Beta Kappa,[1] an honor recognizing academic excellence. He earned his law degree from theUniversity 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.
He began his law practice in Pittsburgh in 1928.[1]
In 1943, Demmler joined the law firmReed Smith Shaw & McClay and was elected a partner in 1948.[1]
A member of theRepublican Party, he served as chairman of theU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) between June 1953 and 1955.[1] Demmler had beenappointed a member of the commission just earlier.[1][2]
From 1969 until 1980, he was an adviser on anAmerican Law Institute project to codify federal securities laws.[1]
In 1972, the SEC appointed Demmler to itsSpecial Committee on Enforcement Policy.[1]
During his career, he served as amember of the board of various corporations, includingDuquesne Light,Sharon Steel andHammermill Paper.[1]
Demmler died, age 91, inPittsburgh,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]
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