Background
Cole, Richard Garfield was born on November 5, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Roy Garfield and Emily (Burns) Cole.
Cole, Richard Garfield was born on November 5, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Roy Garfield and Emily (Burns) Cole.
Master of Science in Accounting, Ferris State University, 1953. Bachelor of Science in Education, Ferris State University, 1956.
Cost accounting, computer programming, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1956-1960; general manager, board directors, Capital Film Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, 1960-1970; vice president, general manager, board directors, Omnicom Corporation, Lansing, Michigan, 1970-1977; president, Filmmakers Inc., 1970-1977; president, White Star Professional Film Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Lansing, Michigan, since 1977; also board directors, White Star Professional Film Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Lansing, Michigan Chief Executive officer, White Star Professional Film Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Lansing, Michigan.
Active local Parent-Teachers Association (president 1959). Founder Citizens For Better Schools, Michigan Heart Association, since 1968. Director, state director Junior Chamber of C. Master sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952.
Member Association Cinema and Video Laboratories (officer, director), National Audio-Visual Association, Michigan Film Commission, Michigan Advertising Club, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Society Motion Picture and television Engineers Lodges: Rotary (director since 1985, Distinguished Service award 1986).
Married Donna Jean Shepard. Children: Jeanne Louise, Virginia Karyn, Cheryl Lynne.