Background
Calkins, Richard Laurin was born on January 4, 1944 in Torrance, California, United States. Son of Laurin and Velma Alice (Singer) Calkins.
Company and non-profit association executive
Calkins, Richard Laurin was born on January 4, 1944 in Torrance, California, United States. Son of Laurin and Velma Alice (Singer) Calkins.
Bachelor, Westmont College, 1966. Master of Arts in Teaching, California State University, 1967. Master of Arts, Whittier College, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Houston, 1979.
Dean, American College, Leysin, Switzerland, 1978-1984; vice president special projects, Nestle Corporation, Switzerland, 1984-1987; executive director, Tesol, Washington, 1987-1988; executive director, Council on International Nontheatrical Events, Washington, since 1988. President Washington Film and Video Council, since 1988.
Member vestry, chair outreach committee St. Thomas Parish, Washington. Board directors Jubilee Jobs and Housing, Joint National Committee on Languages. Member International television Association, American Society Association Executives, Greater Washingon Society Association Executives, Association Chief Executive Council, Guild Professional Tour Guides (member executive committee 1985-1990), Association International Colleges and Universities (board directors).
Married Debra Barton (divorced 1975).