Background
English, Richard D. was born on January 11, 1948 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Richard Wilfred and Clara Elizabeth (Dunshie) English.
Diplomat government official lawyer mediator
English, Richard D. was born on January 11, 1948 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Richard Wilfred and Clara Elizabeth (Dunshie) English.
Westminster College (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). University of Missouri (Master of Arts, 1974). Pepperdine University (Juris Doctor, 1977).
Law clerk to the United States judge The United States of America District Court, Laredo, Texas, 1975-1976. Attorney Tenneco Inc., Houston, 1976-1980. Policy assistant Governor of Texas, Austin, 1980-1981.
Deputy assistant director ACTION, Washington, 1981-1983. Deputy assistant secretary Department State, 1983-1987. Special counsel to secretary of state State of Texas, 1987-1988.
Deputy director policy development Office of President-Elect, 1988-1989. Policy advisor White House Office Policy Development, 1989. Senior policy advisor on Europe Department State, Washington, 1989-1991, deputy assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific affairs, 1991-1992.
General counsel, senior vice president United American Export, Inc., San Diego, 1992-1993. Private practice law, mediator, Houston, 1993—1999. Attorney, senior policy analyst Office of Comptroller of Public Accounts, since 1999.
Associate Texas Lyceum Association, 1984. Delegate Republican National Convention, Detroit, 1980. President World Affairs Council, Austin, Texas.
Member of Mensa, World Affairs Council Austin (founding president).