Background
Markstrom, Richard L. was born on February 27, 1942 in Antigo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert Howard and Lois Jean (Middlesteadt) Markstrom.
Markstrom, Richard L. was born on February 27, 1942 in Antigo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert Howard and Lois Jean (Middlesteadt) Markstrom.
Bachelor of Science, MacMurray College, 1964.
Department manager Sears Roebuck & Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1964-1969, new store trainer Piqua, 1969, merchandise manager Frankfort, Kentucky, 1969-1971, Springfield, Ohio, 1971-1973, sales promotion manager Lexington, Kentucky, 1973-1977, store manager Matton, Illinois, 1977-1979, Fargo, North Dakota, 1979-1988. Owner, president Markstrom Teleconnect, Inc., since 1988. Board directors Dakota Bank, 1982-1986.
General campaign chairman United Way of Cass Clay, Fargo, North Dakota, 1981. Advisory board Northern State Power, Fargo, 1983-1986. Chairman school night Boy Scouts American, Fargo, 1985, '86, '88 '89.
Board directors, chairman national committee North Dakota Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve. Sergeant, United States Army Reserve, 1964-1970. Member Teleconnect Agents Council (vice chairman west), Fargo Chamber of Commerce (chairman board 1985-1986), Greater North Dakota State Chamber of C., Rotary, Elks, Eagles (Community Service award 1982).
Married Jane Ellen Speer, June 25, 1966. Children: Robert Lloyd, Scott Alan.