The marine and industrial supply firm of McVeigh & Schmidt, Inc., has announced that Richard J. Kehoe has assumed the post held by the late James McVeigh, and has been named vice-president.

Mr. Kehoe has for many years been a specialist in pioneering the latest technical developments and establishing new sales areas in the wire rope industry to the marine trade.

Following his graduation from Colgate University in 1932, Mr. Kehoe went with the Grace Line, entering the purchasing department. He has since been divisional sales manager of Paulsen-Webber Cordage Corporation, vice-president of Sunbury Wire Rope Company and sales manager for the DiMattina Supply Company. He also headed the R.J. Kehoe Machinery and Equipment Company.

Mr. Kehoe is a member of the Propeller Club of New York, the Rotary Club of New York, and is secretary of the Marine Sales Association. He is a trustee of the Eastchester Historical Association and a member of the Westchester Village Officials Association of which he is a past president.

Mr. Kehoe will be responsible for the expansion of McVeigh & Schmidt's sales of industrial and marine supplies and will make his headquarters at their 74 Warren Street office and warehouse in New York City.