Background
Farman, Richard Donald was born on August 20, 1935 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Carl Edward Junior and Doris May (Muntz) Farman.
Farman, Richard Donald was born on August 20, 1935 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Carl Edward Junior and Doris May (Muntz) Farman.
Bachelor in Economics cum laude, Stanford University, 1957; Bachelor of Laws, Stanford University, 1963.
Private practice law, Palo Alto, California, 1963—1969. With Unionamerica, Inc., 1969—1978, executive vice president, secretary, general counsel, 1969—1975, executive vice president Unionamerica Insurance Group, 1976—1978. Vice president Pacific Enterprises, 1978—1982, president Pacific Lighting Energy Systems and Center Plants, Inc., 1982—1986, vice chairman Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1987—1988, chairman board, Chief Executive Officer, 1989—1993, president, chief operating officer, 1993—1998, Chief Executive Officer, 1998.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Sempra Energy, San Diego, 1998—2001. Lead independent director Catellus Development Corp, since 1997. Board directors Union Bank, Sentinel Group Funds, Inc., National Business Higher Education Forum.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1957-1960.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1957-1960. Member American Gas Association (past chairman, board directors, Executive Committee since 1988), PacificCoast Gas Association, Interstate National Gas Association American, National Petroleum Council, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors, Executive Committee), California Club, Los Angeles Country Club, City Club on Bunker Hill.
Married Suzanne Hotchkiss, September 12, 1956. Children: Michael H., Charles S.