Ralph Leonard Richardi

Background

Richardi, Ralph Leonard was born on October 10, 1947 in Jersey City. Son of Nicholas Frank and Genevieve (Miele) Richardi.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1969. Master of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1976. Certified advanced management program, Harvard University, Boston, 1991.

Career

Industrial engineer, Ford Motor Company, Mahwah, New Jersey, 1969-1972; industrial engineer, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1974-1976; industrial engineer, American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth, 1976-1980; director industrial engineering, American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth, 1980-1983; director quality of work life, American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth, 1983-1985; assistant vice president labor relations, American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth, 1985-1987; general manager reservations, American Airlines, Los Angeles, 1987-1988; general manager San Francisco Airport, American Airlines, 1988-1989; vice president Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, American Airlines, 1989-1995; president, Simmons Airlines/American Eagle, since 1995.

Achievements

• Ralph Leonard Richardi has been listed as a noteworthy Airline executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman fund drives United Way, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, 1989-1991.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Cathy A. Himmelberger, April 11, 1981.

Father:

Nicholas Frank Richardi

Mother:

Genevieve (Miele) Richardi

Spouse:

Cathy A. Himmelberger