Richard L. Watson

Background

Watson, Richard L. was born on June 13, 1932 in New York City. Son of Lawrence Joseph and Elsie (Merena) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Temple University, 1958; Master of Business Administration, Azusa Pacific U., 1985.

Career

Various corporate and agency positions, World Vision United States, Monrovia, California, 1960-1972; director public information, World Vision United States, Monrovia, California, 1972-1976; director creative research division, World Vision United States, Monrovia, California, 1976-1983; manager international public relations, World Vision International, Monrovia, 1983-1985; manager international public relations and communications services, World Vision International, Monrovia, since 1985.

Achievements

• Richard L. Watson has been listed as a noteworthy association administrator, public relations, executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vestry member St. Luke's Episcopalian Church, Monrovia, since 1986. Served with United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Member Public Relations Society American (chairman social service section, 1984), International Public Relations Association.

Connections

Married Myrtle Slater, December 31, 1959. Children: Catherine, Richard Junior, Nancy.

Father:

Lawrence Joseph Watson

Mother:

Elsie (Merena) Watson

Spouse:

Myrtle Slater

child:

Nancy Watson

child:

Catherine Watson

child:

Richard Junior Watson