...And It Went So Fast!: A Memoir, by Richard Laster
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This fascinating life story—which starts when Richard Laster, age 14, fled his home in Vienna to escape Hitler’s invasion of Austria—is full of memorable twists and turns on his route to America and eventually becoming “the most memorable man” at General Foods. All this is reflected during a span bounded by the outbreak of World War II in Europe followed by Pearl Harbor, V-Day, the growth of suburbia, Silicon Valley and the numerous sociological changes in America. …And It Went So Fast is also loaded with well-tested nuggets of business advice, including the evergreen value of goal-setting. With the United States as his first goal, Richard and his family stopped in London to wait for their visas. During this time learning English was his priority, as well as preparing to take the examination for the University of London. Much to his surprise, and to the surprise of his parents, he passed the exam and that “success” gave him a sense of confidence that he needed as he faced the future. After entry into the United States, Richard proceeded with studying for a degree in chemical engineering which he received from Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, N.Y. Upon graduating, he became employed as a Junior Chemical Engineer at General Foods. His career at GF—from his entry level position to President of Maxwell House, Executive Vice President and a Director of the Corporation—did not follow a straight line. General Foods is a consumer-marketing company and Richard’s background in science and engineering was not the normal background that qualified him for progression in the company. He credits his acceptance into the University of London with giving him confidence initially and, as opportunities presented themselves at General Foods, he opted to leave his comfort zone in science and pursue new challenges and goal-setting on his way to the “executive suite.” After retiring from General Foods, he led two start-up companies in the exciting field of biotechnology, one in the agricultural space and the other in the health field. Along with his wife and two children, Richard Laster always cared for the world around him, and he participated in numerous community activities such as President of the Chappaqua School Board, a member of the Town Board, Chairman of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, and on-going support of his religious institution. In his remarkable journey, Laster reached out and made many new personal and professional friends who helped him. …And It Went So Fast points out through engaging story-telling that setting a goal and developing a sense of confidence in achieving that goal are important ingredients in moving ahead in life.
...And It Went So Fast!: A Memoir, by Richard Laster- Amazon Sales Rank: #2480909 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-14
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .49" w x 6.00" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 216 pages
About the Author Upon graduating with honors in 1944 from Polytechnic Institute of New York with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Laster joined General Foods Corporation as a Junior Research Engineer. His 38-year career with General Foods included positions in Research, Operations and Marketing, and led to the positions of President of the Maxwell House Coffee Division, Executive Vice President and a Director of General Foods. Following retirement from General Foods, he led the start-up of DNA Plant Technology Corporation (an agricultural biotechnology company) and WellGen (a health and well-being company). Laster is the former Chairman of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, is a Director of The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and a former Trustee of Temple Beth El. He was Chairman of the Purchase College Foundation, a Trustee of Polytechnic University and Chairman of the Westchester Education Coalition. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors of RiceTec, Inc. (a privately owned specialty rice company), The Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation, Bowater Incorporated, The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company and Peptor Ltd. (an Israeli start-up in genetic engineering). Laster continues to be a strong and committed community leader, generously sharing his wisdom and skills with a myriad of civic and educational organizations. This includes serving as a Member and Deputy Supervisor of the New Castle Town Board, President of the Chappaqua School Board and Vice President of the United Way of Westchester and, in 1980, he was appointed by the Governor of New York to the Purchase College Council. At the proceedings and debates of the 113th Congress, First Session, Congresswoman Nita Lowey entered the names of Richard and Lee Laster into the Congressional Record and recognized them for their extraordinary contributions to the community of Chappaqua, N.Y., and beyond. He was also honored by his college with the Distinguished Alumnus Citation and received the Food and Biotechnology Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineering. Richard Laster was born in Vienna, Austria and came to this country in 1940. He and his wife, Lee, have lived in Chappaqua for over 50 years. They have two children, four lovely grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for all Millenials! By Jon Gould The book provides a breathtaking adventure about a young chemical engineer with a newly minted degree entering the halls of a blue chip food corporation and rapidly rising to the leadership. The success story results from his uncanny ability to facilitate connectivity between research, development, operations and marketing. And fostering mutual respect between management and employees.The book highlights that the author never forgot his family roots of escaping from Austria days prior to the Nazi German invasion. And unselfishly assumed major community service and government leadership responsibilities including including the important Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A well-worth the time read by a successful engineer, ... By Whistler A well-worth the time read by a successful engineer, businessman and human being. (Full disclosure: I've known and admired Dick for many years.)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Memoir From The Greatest Generation By Bunny Richard Laster's memoir, ...And It Went So Fast is a must read for anyone who is curious about America in the post WWII years. It follows an ambitious young refugee's dream of creating a full and happy life and the roadblocks he faced in this new world. It was a time when education, ambition and loyalty were rewarded in the corporate world. Arriving in America after crossing the Atlantic Ocean, watching the ships surrounding his sinking from U-boat attacks, arriving in New York with limited English language skills, grateful to have escaped with his Jewish family from the Nazi invasion of Vienna. His memoir is truly a marvelous personal story and a history of how opportunities once existed in America for people to start a career with a great company and to one day retire from it with the knowledge of a job well done.
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