John O. Richey

Background

Richey, John O. was born on September 24, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles G. and Alice V. Richey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Missouri, Rollo, 1958.

Career

Engineer, Missouri Public Svc. Commission, Jefferson City, 1958-1994; assistant chief engineer, Missouri Public Svc. Commission, Jefferson City, 1965-1970; chief engineer, Missouri Public Svc.

Commission, Jefferson City, 1970-1973; engineer V, Missouri Public Svc. Commission, Jefferson City, 1974-1994. Consultant National Conference Regulatory Utility Commission Engineers, 1994 (president, 1978), president Society Depreciation Professionals, 1990.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Missouri.

Politics

Churches should continually prioritize and monitor the progress in adequately representing the increasing racial and ethnic diversity of communities in local congregations and entities.

Views

Christianity is not merely a list or rules of what one can and cannot do, but rather a means to develop a close relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Membership

Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America, Jefferson City. With United States Navy, 1950-1954. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Missouri Professional Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: pilot, fishing, woodworking, mechanics, computer programming.

Connections

Married Carolyn, December 11, 1954. Children: Donna, Charles, David, Alicia, Jonathan.

Father:

Charles G.

Mother:

Alice V. Richey

Spouse:

Carolyn

child:

Jonathan Richey

child:

Charles Richey

child:

Alicia Richey

child:

Donna Richey

child:

David Richey