Richard Hampton Ellis

Background

Ellis, Richard Hampton was born on January 5, 1919 in Rosalia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Hiram Ira and Edith Eugenia (Enloe) Ellis.

Education

Bachelor in Music and Education, Washington State University, 1940.

Career

Teacher music, speech and journalism, Rosalia High School, 1946-1948; owner, public, editor, 6 weekly newspapers in Eastern Washington, 1948-1973; owner, broker, dealer, Ellis Investment Company, Spokane, 1963-1974. Board directors, vice president Idaho Portland Cement Company, Inkom, Idaho, 1955-1970. Marketing director Contours, international conservation tours, Spokane, 1974-1982.

Achievements

• Richard Hampton Ellis has been listed as a noteworthy publisher, public affairs consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive secretary Washington State Conservation Commission, Spokane, 1953-1961. Republican candidate for Washington Senate, 1962. Eastern Washington director for United States Senator Slade Gorton, Spokane, 1983-1987.

Liaison officer for United States Senator Dan Evans, Spokane, 1987-1988. Public affairs assistant United States Forest Service, Spokane, 1988-1992. Ombudsman for Windmill Properties, Inc., Arizona, 1992-1997.

Captain United States Army Infantry, 1941-1946. Member University Club Spokane.

Interests

• Travel, photography, writing, composing.

Connections

Married Phyllis Jean Ingram, July 18, 1942. Children: Eugenia Lynn, Richard Hampton Junior.

Father:

Hiram Ira Ellis

Mother:

Edith Eugenia (Enloe) Ellis

Spouse:

Phyllis Jean Ingram

child:

Richard Hampton Junior Ellis

child:

Eugenia Lynn Ellis