Richard Barnard Harper

Background

Harper, Richard Barnard was born on July 19, 1949 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of H. Chandler and Mary Elizabeth Harper.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Stevens Institute Technology, 1972.

Career

Project engineer, Electricity Supply Board/Exide, Philadelphia, 1973-1975; chief engineer, HEI Corporation, Willingboro, New Jersey, 1975-1978; engineering manager, Harris Corporation, Champlain, New York, 1978-1983; president, Harper Company, Highgate Springs, Vermont, since 1983. Adjunct instructor Vermont Colls., since 1990.

Achievements

• Richard Barnard Harper has been listed as a noteworthy Boat company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Parents Supporting Excellence in Education, Swanton, Vermont, 1983-1986. President Missisquoi Arts Council, Franklin County, Vermont, since 1985. County delegate Vermont Representatives, Franklin County, since 1986.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, auto racing.

Connections

Married Anna K. Wilcox, April 1, 1978. Children: Karl J., Kristina K.

Father:

H. Chandler Harper

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth Harper

Spouse:

Anna K. Wilcox

child:

Kristina K. Harper

child:

Karl J. Harper