Background
Benson, Richard Alan was born on September 19, 1942 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States. Son of George Morris Benson and Pauline Mildred (Wilson) Peters.
Benson, Richard Alan was born on September 19, 1942 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States. Son of George Morris Benson and Pauline Mildred (Wilson) Peters.
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1965. Master of Business Administration, University Alabama, 1972.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1965, Research and Development cost analysis officer Washington, 1965—1975, advanced through grades to maj, 1973. Director planning and budget advanced reactors Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, 1975—1977. Director resource management division Department Energy, 1977—1979.
Deputy director solar applications industry, 1979—1981. Director office of renewable technical, from 1981. Instructor American University, Washington, from 1973, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Virginia, 1974.
Officer Lantern Management Associates, Germantown, Maryland, from 1976.
Baptism, an act of full immersion following Christ’s example, is undertaken by those spiritually mature enough to understand its profound, symbolic significance: resurrection to new life in Christ.
Board directors Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association, Alexandria, 1981—1983. Director youth activities United States Air Force Chapel, Ismir, Turkey, 1970—1971. Coach, assistant scout master Boy Scouts American, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Turkey, 1966—1983.
Volunteer Vacaville Baptist Church, California, 1969. Member of Senior Executive Association, United States Air Force Academy Graduate Association, Chi Alpha Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Esta Kay Brown, January 2, 1966. Children: Arik Alan, Mark Chandler.