John M. Richards

Education

Bachelor, Stanford University, 1959; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1961.

Career

With, Fernwood Tie Company, 1962-1964; vice president, Fernwood Tie Company with, St. Maries Plywood Company, 1964-1969; vice president, general manager, St. Maries Plywood Company with, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, since 1969; sales manager, wood products group marketing division, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, 1970-1972; vice president, wood products group western division, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, 1972-1976; senior vice president finance, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, 1976-1983; senior vice president finance administration, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, 1983-1987; executive vice president finance administration, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, 1987-1989; president, chief operating officer, Potlatach Corporation, San Francisco, since 1989.

Achievements

• John M. Richards has been listed as a noteworthy Wood and paper products company executive by Marquis Who's Who.