Background
Kavanaugh,, Raphael Ryan was born on December 16, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Raphael Ryan and Harriet Elizabeth (Anderton) Kavanaugh.
human resources hospitality and tourism educator
Kavanaugh,, Raphael Ryan was born on December 16, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Raphael Ryan and Harriet Elizabeth (Anderton) Kavanaugh.
Bachelor, Coe College, 1968. Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1972. Doctor of Education, Temple University, 1977.
Research development staff Research for Better Schools, Philadelphia, 1972-1974. Teaching assistant Temple University, 1974-1976. Assistant professor University Central Florida, Orlando, 1976-1981.
Director human resources Red Lobster, 1981-1986. Associate professor Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1986-1988. Vice president product development The Educational Institute, East Lansing, Michigan, 1988-1992.
Professor, director Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1992-1997. Professor, head Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1997. Principal consultant Hospitality Human Resources, West Lafayette, since 1994.
Chairman board directors Council Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education, Washington, 1999-2000.
Trustee Educational Institute American Hotel & Motel Association, Orlando, since 1996, Educational Foundation National Restaurant Association, Chicago, since 1997. Captain United States Air Force, 1968-1972.
Married Judy Ann Rechberger, August 7, 1976. Children: Ryan Patrick, Quinn Michael.