Background
Porter, Richard James was born on January 2, 1950 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Louis and Anna Louise (McGarry) Porter.
Actor artist broker real estate art historian
Porter, Richard James was born on January 2, 1950 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Louis and Anna Louise (McGarry) Porter.
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, 1971. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1983.
Instructor Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1973-1976. Registrar, curator Pennsylvania State University Museum Art, University Park, 1977-1985. Chair graduate program in museum studies Syracuse (New York ) University, 1985-1986.
Sales associate Villager Realty, State College, Pennsylvania, 1986-1988, Associated Realty, State College, 1988-1991, associate broker, 1991-1992, Warburg Realty Partnership, New York City, 2010. Founder, broker, co-owner Re/Max Centre Realty, State College, 1992—2005. Director Wally Findlay Galleries, New York City, 2005—2007.
Instructor Polley Real Estate Schools, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 1991-1999. Associate broker Prudential Douclas Elliman, New York City, 2007-2009, Warburg Realty Partnership, New York City, since 2009, freelance actor, since 2008, consultant local not-for-profit organizations, State College, since 1986. Director Center County, Pennsylvania Board Realtors, State College, 1989-1995, vice president, 1992-1994, president 199495—.
Director Nittany Valley Symphony, State College, 1990-1994. Chairman Columbus Quincentenary Preservation Committee, Center County, 1990-1991, Kish Bank Advisory Board,2002-2007. Member National Association Realtors, Pennsylvania Association Realtors (recipient Graduate Realtors Institute designation 1989, Pennsylvania Association Realtors Excellence Life award, 1991, rejmax Regional Owner of Year, 1993, 96, 2003), Center County History Society (member exhibition committee 1988-1991), State College Choral Society, State College Community Theatre, Torch International (president 1990-1991), American Association Museums (national council 1982-1985), English Speaking Union, New York, National Arts Club, (New York ), St. Andrew's Society (New York ), Players' Club, New New York.
Married Jeanne Chenault, April 16, 1977. Children: Andrew C., Julia M.