Background
Quinn, Richard Kendall was born on July 15, 1957 in Cleveland. Son of William Jerome and Nancy Drysdale (Kendall) Quinn.
Quinn, Richard Kendall was born on July 15, 1957 in Cleveland. Son of William Jerome and Nancy Drysdale (Kendall) Quinn.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Michigan, 1979. Bachelor of Science in Geology, Colorado School Mines, 1981. Master Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, 1989.
Geophysic surveyor, Shell Oil Corporation, Denver, 1980-1984; professional engineer, environmental engineer, Camp Dresser & McKee Engineering, Denver, 1985-1991; engineer, Harco Technology Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois, 1991-1992; engineer, Walker division Chicago Bridge & Iron, Aurora, Illinois, 1992-1994; senior vice president, Tonka Equipment Company, Plymouth, Minnesota, since 1994; with, B.L. Anderson Company Inc., West Lafayette, Indiana. Secretary/treasurer Minnesota section Water Pollution Control Agency, 1995, president elect, 1996-1997.
Consultant Iowa Community Development Block Grants, Des Moines, since 1988. Active Big Brothers Association. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (chapter secretary 1986-1987), National Society of Professional Engineers (education and college relations committee), American Public Works Association (chapter section since 1987), American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, American Society Military Engineers, Indiana Engineering Society, Iowa Engineering Society, Illinois Engineering Society, North Carolina Engineering Society, Michigan Engineering Society, National Association Corrosion Engineers, CSWEA Minnesota section (president since 1996), Central State Water Pollution Control Association (secretary-treasurer), Minnesota Engineering Society.
Married Ann Marie (Beebe), January 28, 1984. Children: Ryan K., Eric E., Margaret A., Emily E.