Background
Morris, Richard Jeffery was born on February 23, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Gordon Dale and Selma Ann Morris.
plastic extrusion company executive
Morris, Richard Jeffery was born on February 23, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Gordon Dale and Selma Ann Morris.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Illinois, 1975.
Electrical engineer, Hatfield Electric Company, Mossville, Illinois, 1975-1976;
designer, International Paper Company, Peoria, 1976-1979;
designer, Champion International, St. Paul, 1979-1980;
industrial designer, Liberty Diversified Industries, Minneapolis, 1980-1981;
research specialist, Liberty Diversified Industries, Minneapolis, 1981-1982;
general manager, Diversi-Plast Products, Minneapolis, 1982-1996;
vice president, general manager, Diversi-Plast Products, Minneapolis, since 1996. Freelance artist, 1970-1981. Graphics instructor Illinois Center College, Peoria, 1978-1979.
Committee member Home Ventilating Institute.
Member church council St. Mark Lutheran Church, Chillicothe, Illinois, 1972. Coach youth athletics, Minneapolis, since 1987, fundraiser Minneapolis Young Men’s Christian Association, Minneapolis United Way. Board directors, director basketball Prior Lake Athletics for Youth.
Member Society Plastics Engineers, Phi Theta Kappa.
Married Patricia Ann Boarman, April 23, 1977. Children: Michael Christopher, Christine Elizabeth.