Background
Nilsen, Richard H. was born on January 20, 1948 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Nils Christian and Catharine W. Nilsen.
Foundation administrator consultant
Nilsen, Richard H. was born on January 20, 1948 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Nils Christian and Catharine W. Nilsen.
Bachelor in English Literature, Houghton College, 1970. Master of Arts in English, University Arkansas, 1976. Master of Fine Arts, University Arkansas, 1976.
Caseworker, Fulton County Doctor of Dental Surgery, Johnstown, New York, 1986-1988; youth counselor, Family Counseling Center, Gloversville, New York, 1988-1990; mental health program director Lexington Center, Fulton County American Red Cross, New York City, 1990-1995; executive director, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Fulton County, Gloversville, New York, since 1995. Book reviewer Bookstore Journal, since 1984.
Chairperson Capital district Consumer Counsel, Albany, New York, 1994-1998.
Married Lynda Joy Canary, August 23, 1969 (divorced June 1995). Children: Christa, Cara, Kenneth.