Background
Ottinger, Richard Estes was born on April 23, 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Clive Estes and Mary (Groves) Ottinger.
Ottinger, Richard Estes was born on April 23, 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Clive Estes and Mary (Groves) Ottinger.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Tennessee, 1957. Master of Science in Education, University Tennessee, 1958. Doctor of Education, Auburn University, 1963.
Head coach, W. Georgia College, Carrollton, 1958-1961; associate professor, Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, 1963-1966; learning center director, Brunswick (Georgia) Public Schools, 1966-1968; director Georgia ETV Network, State of Georgia, Atlanta, 1968-1982; executive director Georgia Public Telecommunications Comn., State of Georgia, 1982-1994; retired, 1994.
Served with the United States Army, 1954-1956. Member National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Southern Educational Communications Association (chairman board 1986-1987), National Association of Public television Stations (chairman board 1986-1989).
Married Phyllis Blevins December 22, 1957. Children, Jeannie Elaine Whittington, Richard Estes Junior.