Background
Mitchell, Richard Frank was born on September 23, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Harry Frank and Esther (Davis) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Richard Frank was born on September 23, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Harry Frank and Esther (Davis) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1955. Graduate executive program, University Virginia, 1968.
Chief accountant Vulcan Materials Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1958-1962, treasurer, 1965-1970. General accounting manager Bigelow-Sanford Inc., Greenville, South Carolina., 1962-1963. Assistant controller Blount Brothers Corporation, Montgomery, Alabama, 1963-1965.
Executive vice president Waddell & Reed, Kansas City, Missoury, 1970-1974. Vice president finance, treasurer Rich's, Inc., Atlanta, since 1974. Vice president finance, treasurer Zale Corporation, 1976-1980, executive vice president, 1980-1984, vice chairman, 1984-1987;executive vice president Rhodes Inc., Atlanta, 1987.
Past member fund raising committee Pembroke County Day School, Kansas City, Missoury. Member business advisory council Southern Methodist U., Auburn U. Member finance committee Dallas Symphony Association.
Mem advanced.bd. Graduate Business School, University Texas, Dallas.
Past member fund raising committee Pembroke County Day School, Kansas City, Missouri. Member business advisory coun Southern Methodist University, Auburn University. Member finance committee Dallas Symphony Association.
Mem advisory board Graduate Business School, University Texas, Dallas. Member of Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, National Association Accountants (vice president Birmingham 1970), Finance Executives Institute (secretary Birmingham 1969, past director Kansas City chapter, program chairman).
Married Iris Faye Tarvin, August 7, 1955. Children: Alison, Bradley.