Background
Watson, Richard H. was born on July 12, 1941 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard O. and Helen (Haines) Watson.
Watson, Richard H. was born on July 12, 1941 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard O. and Helen (Haines) Watson.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University Illinois, Chicago, 1963. Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University Illinois, Chicago, 1966. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1988.
Research engineer, Boeing Company, Seattle, 1966-1974; research assistant professor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1974-1978; senior research analyst energy and utilities committee, Washington State Senate, Olympia, 1978-1981; director, Washington State Energy Office, Olympia, since 1981. Chairman Western Interstate Energy Board, Denver, 1988-1990.
Member National Association State Energy Officials (board directors since 1986, chairman 1990-1991).
Married Marilyn Overgaard, June 9, 1963. Children: Richard, Karen.