Background
Beechner, Richard Ash was born on August 1, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ralph W. and Frances (Ash) Beechner.
Beechner, Richard Ash was born on August 1, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ralph W. and Frances (Ash) Beechner.
Bachelor of Science in Social Studies and Physical Education, University Nebraska, 1956. Master of Education in Secondary Education, University Nebraska, 1964.
Assistant coach football, head coach golf, Lincoln High School, 1956-1965; graduate assistant coach freshman football, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1965-1966; assistant coach football offensive line, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1974-1975; administrative assistant to athletic director, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1976; head coach football and golf, Hiram Scott College, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 1966-1971; athletic director, Hiram Scott College, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 1970-1971; director personnel and safety, West Nebraska Express, Scottsbluff, 1971-1972; director field services, Nebraska Motor Carriers Association, Lincoln, 1972-1973; assistant head coach football, Washington State University, Pullman, 1977; associate athletic director, Washington State University, Pullman, 1982-1984; assistant coach football, administrative assistant to head coach of football, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1978-1982; president, Athletic Supply Company, Seattle, 1984-1987; athletic director, U. Nebraska at Kearney, since 1987.
Active in Methodist Church, United Fund. Member Scottsbluff Board Education, board directors Young Men's Christian Association. Member National Education Association, National Association Intercollegiate Athletics, National School Bds.
Association, American Football Coaches Association (former district 6 representative to assistant coaches committee), Nebraska Coaches Association, Nebraska State Education Association, Nebraska School Bds. Association, Kearney Chamber of Commerce (chairman special), Rotary, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta.
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Married Barbara Nelle Dill, August 18, 1957. Children: Lea Ann, Richard, Sara Kay.