Background
Richards, John Lewis was born on February 27, 1943 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of John Rose Richards and Elaine (Martin) Brady.
Richards, John Lewis was born on February 27, 1943 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of John Rose Richards and Elaine (Martin) Brady.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1964. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1973.
Master of Business Administration, University Pittsburgh, 1986.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1964; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1980; area engineer Chicago district, United States Army, 1968-1971; assistant professor West Point (New York) United States Military Academy, United States Army, 1973-1976; staff engineer various locations, United States Army, 1976-1981; district engineer Pittsburgh district, United States Army, 1981-1984; retired, United States Army, 1984; Adjunct Professor, U. Pittsburgh, since 1984; independent engineering project manager, Pittsburgh, since 1984. Consultant in field; construction arbitrator American Arbitration Association, Pittsburgh, since 1984.
Committee chairman United Way Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 1983. Board directors Washington County unit American Red Cross, 1986-1988. Council member Peters Township, McMurray, Pennsylvania, 1986-1988.
Fellow Society of America Military Engineers (past president 1983-1984). Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Tri-State Construction Users Council, Phi Kappa Phi, Chi Epsilon.
Married Rosa Lee Unger, June 10, 1972. Children: John P., Catherine L., James E.