Background
Whichard, Obie Guilford was born on September 1, 1943 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Willis Guilford and Beulah (Padgett) Whichard.
Whichard, Obie Guilford was born on September 1, 1943 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Willis Guilford and Beulah (Padgett) Whichard.
Bachelor of Arts North Carolina, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1972.
Assistant professor University Georgia, 1969—1975. Economist Bureau Economic Analysis, United States Department Commerce, Washington, since 1975. Chief research branch International Ivestment Division, 1988—1997, assistant chief international investment division, 1997—2003, chief international investment division, since 2003.
Chairman Industrial Development Authority Falls Church, Virginia, 1984—1986, vice chairman, since 1986. Member executive committee Citizens Better City, 1988—1992. Member of National Bureau Economic Research Conference Income and Wealth, American Economic Association.
Married Nancy Beth Winegardner, December 21, 1969. Children: Paul Guilford, Mary Amanda.