Background
Thrasher, Richard Devere was born on November 10, 1947 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of Richard Devere Senior and Norma Jeanne (Whittal) Thrasher. came to the United States, 1967.
consultant economic development executive
Thrasher, Richard Devere was born on November 10, 1947 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of Richard Devere Senior and Norma Jeanne (Whittal) Thrasher. came to the United States, 1967.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1971.
Teacher, Hermantown (Minnesota) Community School, 1972-1976; instructor, Indianhead Technology Institute, Superior, Wisconsin, 1976-1977; executive director, Economics Development Association, Inc., 1977-1980; president, chief Executive officer, Economics Development Corporation, New Castle, Indiana, 1980-1986; president, chief Executive officer, Economics Development Corporation, Lakeland, Florida, since 1986; president, chief Executive officer, Economics Development Corporation, Salt Lake City, since 1988. Consultant in field.
Board of directors Certified Economics Development Board, Chicago, since 1982, Governor's Economics Development Committee, Indianapolis, 1984-1986. Member American Economics Development Council (board directors since 1987), National Council on Urban Economics Development, Industrial Development Research Council, Southern Industrial Development Council, Florida Economics Development Council.
Married Gail Cathryn Erickson, june 28, 1969. Children: Richard Devere III, Tia Lee.