Background
Erickson, Richard L. was born on January 14, 1942 in Anacortes, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leroy A. and Ruby L. (Erstrom) Erickson.
Wood products company executive
Erickson, Richard L. was born on January 14, 1942 in Anacortes, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Leroy A. and Ruby L. (Erstrom) Erickson.
Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1965. Master of Science, Institute Paper Chemistry, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Institute Paper Chemistry, 1969.
Research and development, Weyerhaeuser Company, Everett, Washington, 1971-1973; technical service manager, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, 1973-1975; pulp mill superintendent, Weyerhaeuser Company, Cosmopolis, Washington, 1975-1979; administrative assistant to senior vice president, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, 1979-1980; fiber mill manager, Weyerhaeuser Company, Springfield, Oregon, 1980-1983; vice president manufacturing and technical pulp, paper and paperboard, Weyerhaeuser Company, Tacoma, since 1983.
Served to captain United States Army, 1969-1971. Member Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry.
Married Nancy J. Heglin, September 7, 1963. Children– Scott, Janelle, Trent.