Background
Gockley, Richard David was born on July 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Warren and Elizabeth S. Gockley.
Gockley, Richard David was born on July 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Warren and Elizabeth S. Gockley.
Bachelor, Brown U., 1965; Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1970.
Director music, Newark Academy, 1965-1967; director drama, Buckley School, New York City, 1967-1969; manager box office, Santa Fe Opera, 1969-1970; business manager, Houston Grand Opera, 1970-1971; associate director, Houston Grand Opera, 1971-1972; general director, Houston Grand Opera, since 1972.
Board of directors Texas Institute Arts in Education. Member Opera American (president since 1985).
Married Adair Lewis; children: Meredith, Lauren, Adam.