Background
Holm, Richard Eugene was born on March 29, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Harold Joseph and Gladys Alberta (Kempf) Holm.
Quality and industrial engineer
Holm, Richard Eugene was born on March 29, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Harold Joseph and Gladys Alberta (Kempf) Holm.
Bachelor, Washington State University, 1968. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1975.
Materials handling engineer Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1968-1974. Reliability engineer American Motors Company, Detroit, 1974-1977. Supervisor quality engineering John Deere & Company, Waterloo, Iowa, since 1977.
Quality and manufacturing consultant Detroit, since 1987. Consultant Ernst & Young, 1987, Iowa Development Committee, Des Moines, 1984, Iowa State University, Amie, 1986. Vice president, general manager Dynatech Manufacturing Center, Saline, Michigan, 1991, vice president quality ABB paint finishing, 1993.
President Ernest & Young Manufacturing Consultant, 1994. Director materials productivity lifestyles furnishings, 1997. Instructor quality engineering courses.
Lecturer various professional groups.
Leader building fund program Young Men’s Christian Association, Waterloo, 1981. Leader fund doctor Columbus High School, Waterloo, 1985, 86. Leader United Foundation for Small Business, since 1988.
President St. Edwards Booster Club, 1987. Served with United States Army, 1968. Fellow American Society Quality Control (president 1982, 83, board directors since 1984).
Lodges: Masons (senior warden Detroit 1977), Elks.
Married Patricia Alice Welch, October 4, 1969. Children: Jennifer Lynn, Tricia Leigh.