Background
Breaker, Richard Carroll was born on November 19, 1926 in Cambridge, Nebraska, United States. Son of William C. and Clara (Ogorzolka) Breaker.
construction company executive
Breaker, Richard Carroll was born on November 19, 1926 in Cambridge, Nebraska, United States. Son of William C. and Clara (Ogorzolka) Breaker.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Colorado, 1951.
Draftsman, United States Geological Survey, Denver, 1946-1947; engineer, Colorado State Highway Department, Denver, 1948-1952; engineer, estimator, Peter Kiewit Sons Company, Denver, 1952-1955; project manager, Webb & Knapp Construction Corporation, Denver, 1955-1961; estimator, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, 1961-1964; chief estimator, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, 1964-1967; vice president, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, 1967-1984; president, Chief Executive Officer, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, 1984-1992; also board directors, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, 1992-1994; Chairman of the Board, Geral H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, since 1994. Director Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., Denver, since 1967.
With United States Air Force, 1944-1946. Member American Arbitration Association, Associated General Contractors of Colorado (secretary 1986-1987, treasurer 1987-1988), Rolling Hills Country Club, Denver Athletic Club, Denver Country Club.
Married Virginia C. Driscoll, January 30, 1954. Children: Kathryn, John, William, Michael.