Background
Crawford,, Richard A. was born on May 15, 1930 in Wagner, South Dakota, United States. Son of Clarence L. and Lillian S. (Schlentz) Crawford.
Crawford,, Richard A. was born on May 15, 1930 in Wagner, South Dakota, United States. Son of Clarence L. and Lillian S. (Schlentz) Crawford.
Bachelor, Mankato State University, 1953. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1954.
Manager finance planning Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Mansfield, Ohio, 1957-1960, assistant to vice president, 1961. Secretary, treasurer Josten's, Inc., Owatonna, Minnesota, 1962-1966, vice president corporation development, 1967-1968. President The American Companies, Inc., Topeka, since 1968.
Board directors First National Bank, Topeka, Adams Business Forms Company, Topeka, Marling Stores, Topeka.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953. Member of Rotary (local president 1985-1986).
Married Donna M. Schultz, December 31, 1950. Children: Nancy J., Lee L., Jennifer A., Sarah B.