Background
Curtis, Richard Earl was born on November 17, 1930 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herbert Earl and Lizzie Belle (Ramsey) Curtis.
naval officer business consultant company executive
Curtis, Richard Earl was born on November 17, 1930 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herbert Earl and Lizzie Belle (Ramsey) Curtis.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1953. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1961. Graduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1953; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1980; logistics manager, Strategic Systems Project Office, Washington, 1972-1976; commanding officer, Naval Supply Center, Charleston, South Carolina., 1976-1978; assistant for logistic project, Naval Material Command, Washington, 1978-1979; deputy director policy, programs, projects and systems, Naval Supply System Command, Washington, 1979-1981; vice commander, Naval Supply System Command, 1981-1982; retired, Naval Supply System Command, 1982; vice president, United States Elevator Company, Spring Valley, California, 1982-1985; vice president administration, Cubic Corporation, San Diego, 1985-1986.
Leader, district commissioner Boy Scouts American.
Married Martha Rhodes Lancaster, June 6, 1953. Children: Steven Andrew, Richard Earl, Elizabeth Graham.