Background
Eckstrom, Richard was born on June 23, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Clifford R. and Virginia B. Eckstrom.
Eckstrom, Richard was born on June 23, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Clifford R. and Virginia B. Eckstrom.
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, 1971; Master of Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1977; M of Accountancy, University of Southern California, 1978.
Commissioned, United States Navy, 1971; oceanographic researcher, United States Navy, 1971-1973; with, United States Naval Reserve, since 1973; commanding officer United States Ship Sierra Detroit, United States Navy, 1987-1989; member Columbia readiness unit, United States Navy, 1989-1991; with NCSO New Orleans, United States Navy, 1991-1993; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1992; treasurer, State of South Carolina., since 1994. Member adjunct faculty in finance Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1979-1980.
Board directors Open House Foundation, 1984-1986, Crimestoppers of Greenville, 1992-1994, Greenville Salvation Army, 1989-1994. Treasurer Mecklenburg County (North Carolina) Mental Health Association, 1984-1986, University South Carolina Friends of Accounting Department, 1988-1990, Greenville County Republican Party, 1989-1991. Chairman board directors Greenville Mental Health Center, 1987-1990.
President Greenville (South Carolina) Breakfast Rotary Club, 1986-1987, 93-94. Member Department Mental Health Transition Leadership Council, 1989-1990. Chairman Greenville Vocational Rehabilitation Business Advisory Board, 1989-1990.
Chairman South Carolina 4th Congressional District Republican Party, 1991-1993. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Rifle Association, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, Naval Reserve Association, Gideons.
Married Peggy A. Marcum, May 30, 1970. Children: Brad, Andrew, Linnea.