Background
Harshbarger, Richard B. was born on May 6, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Albert E. and Olive M. (Shambaugh) M.
Harshbarger, Richard B. was born on May 6, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Albert E. and Olive M. (Shambaugh) M.
Bachelor of Science, Manchester College, 1956. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1964.
Fuels economist Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, 1958. Economic professor Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 1960-1999, retired, 1999. Visiting professor Pasadena (California) College, 1968-1969, Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Mass, 1977-1978.
Active Manchester (Indiana) Park Board, 1972—1976, Manchester School Board, 1972—1976, Town Forum, 1986—2004, Industrial Policy Committee, North Manchester, since 1990. President Shepherd Center, 2002—2004. Finance committee Community Services North Manchester, since 2005.
Active Meals on Wheels, North Manchester, 2002. Board directors Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1987—1992, Camp Mack, Milford, Inc., 1986—1992, 2001—2007, One World Shop, since 2007. Finance committee Wabash County Foundation, 1997—2007.
Member American Economic Association, Midwest Economic Association, Indiana Academy Social Science (director 1965-1966), Indiana Economic Forum (president 1973-1974), Rotary (president 1979-1980).
Married Jane L. Newcomer, August 24, 1958. Children: Lisa, Jon.