Background
Nelson, Richard Copeland was born on May 12, 1930 in Millington, Maryland, United States. Son of Roland H. and Marion (Beauchamp) Nelson.
Nelson, Richard Copeland was born on May 12, 1930 in Millington, Maryland, United States. Son of Roland H. and Marion (Beauchamp) Nelson.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke, 1952; Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1957.
Food and beverage manager, Hilton Inn, New Orleans, 1960-1963; manager, Hilton Inn, Seattle, 1963-1964; executive assistant manager, Hilton Inn, San Francisco, 1964; general manager, Hilton Inn, New Orleans, 1964-1966; resident manager, Statler Hilton, Dallas, 1966-1968; resident manager, Palmer House, Chicago, 1968-1969; assistant to senior vice president, Hilton Hotels Corporation, 1969; general manager, Capitol Hilton, Washington, 1969-1972; general manager, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Houston, 1972-1980; regional vice president, managing director, Hyatt Regency Washington, 1980-1986; regional vice president, managing director, Grand Hyatt Washington, since 1986.
Board of directors Executive Committee United States Navy Memorial Foundation Served as Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1954. Member Hotel Association Washington (president), Washington Convention & Visitors Association (president), Greater Washington Board Trade (board directors, Leader of Year award 1994), Cornell Society Hotelmen (regional vice president), American Hotel & Motel Association (secretary-treasurer 1989, vice president 1990, president 1991), Skal Club, Chaine des Rotisseurs, Alfalfa Club, Washington Golf and Country Club, Burning Tree Club.
Married Helen Kowaleski, February 22, 1964 (deceased).