Richard Carl Shultz

Background

Shultz, Richard Carl was born on November 9, 1927 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Pius Milton and Hattie B. (Smith) Shultz.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Economics, Pennsylvania State University, 1950.

Career

Manager, York Symphony Orchestra, 1963-1972; executive director, History Society York County, 1968-1973; executive director, Rochester (New York) Museum and Science Center, 1973-1982; chief Executive officer, president, Rochester (New York) Museum and Science Center, since 1982; Board of Governors, Northeast Museums Conference, 1981-1984.

Achievements

• Richard Carl Shultz has been listed as a noteworthy museum and science center executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner York Township Board, 1972. Member New York State Education Department Commissioners' Advisory Council on Museum. Panelist National Endowment of the Humanities Challenge Grants Program.

Served to sergeant United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Association Museum (regional counselor), American Association State and Local History, Science Museum Directors Association Clubs: Genesee Valley.

Connections

Married Diane G. McKnight, January 9, 1973.

Father:

Pius Milton Shultz

Mother:

Hattie B. (Smith) Shultz

Spouse:

Diane G. McKnight