Background
Willis, Richard Elston was born on May 10, 1934 in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. Son of Clarence Charles and Dorthy Jane (Harritt) Willis.
Willis, Richard Elston was born on May 10, 1934 in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. Son of Clarence Charles and Dorthy Jane (Harritt) Willis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1958.
Registered profile engineer, Indiana Station superintendent Public Service Indiana, Edwardsport, Indiana, 1967-1970, station superintendent, New Albany,1970-1971, engineering manager, Plainfield, 1971-1975, executive director power production, 1975-1981, vice president power production, 1981-1983, vice president western division, Terre Haute, Indiana, since 1983. Board of directors Alliance for Growth and Progress, Terre Haute, Indiana, Wabash Valley council Boy Scouts American, 1984.
Board directors Alliance Growth & Progress, Terre Haute, Wabash Valley Council Boy Scouts America, 1984. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Terre Haute C. of Chamber (board directors), Country Club (Terre Haute), Lions (president 1966), Elks (Plainfield).
Married Janice Ann Elmore, June 11, 1954. Children: Deborah Ann, Richard Edward.