Background

Brinkman, Richard J. was born in 1930.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1951. Juris Doctor, University Iowa, 1954.

Career

With, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, since 1959; assistant counsel, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1959-1965; director legal department and administration, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1965-1967; assistant vice president, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1967-1969; vice president, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1969-1972; vice president, general counsel, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1972-1978; senior vice president, general counsel, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1978-1979; executive vice president, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1979-1981; chief operating officer, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, 1979-1983; president, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, since 1981; Chief Executive Officer, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines, since 1983; also board directors, Norwest Finance Inc., Des Moines.

Achievements

• Richard J. Brinkman has been listed as a noteworthy financial services company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1958.