L. Richard Kohler

Background

Kohler, L. Richard was born on May 5, 1944 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of H. Lyle Kohler and Suzanne Trudel.

Education

Bachelor, Carleton U., Ottawa, 1970; York professional management institute diploma, York University, Toronto, Ontario, 1981.

Career

2d secretary, Canada Embassy, Paris, 1973-1976; consul, Canada Embassy, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1976-1978; 1st secretary, Canada Embassy, Bucharest, Romania, 1978-1980; director training, Department Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, 1980-1985; counselor, Canada Embassy, Bangkok, 1985-1988; director personnel, Department Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, 1988-1990; director m.e., Department Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, 1990-1992; minister, Canada Embassy, Paris, 1992-1994; director general information system, Department Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, since 1994.

Achievements

• L. Richard Kohler has been listed as a noteworthy Government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Professional Association of Foreign Svc.

Interests

• Avocations: music, writing, skiing.

Connections

Married Edwina Alys Herbert, August 14, 1970. Children: Nicholas H., Rebecca J.

Father:

H. Lyle Kohler

Mother:

Suzanne Trudel

Spouse:

Edwina Alys Herbert

child:

Rebecca J. Kohler

child:

Nicholas H. Kohler