Background
Scherff, Richard Lee was born on January 5, 1937 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Lester Maynard and Evelyn Jeannette (Heacock) Scherff.
Scherff, Richard Lee was born on January 5, 1937 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Lester Maynard and Evelyn Jeannette (Heacock) Scherff.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1959. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1961. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1974.
Teacher history Jonathan Dayton High School, Springfield, New Jersey, 1960-1962, Lompoc (California) High School, 1962-1963. Instructor history Hancock Junior College, Santa Maria, California, 1963. Director admissions Columbia University, New York City, 1964-1966, assistant to dean, dean student activities Graduate School Business, 1966-1969, assistant to vice president, acting dean students College Physicians and Surgeons, 1970-1977.
Vice president corporation and finance planning Compensation Planning Corporation, Sparta, New Jersey, New York City, 1978-1987. Vice president European Colloid and Interface Society, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Jersey, since 1988. Member Canton (Ohio) Symphony, 1951-1955.
President board trustees Riverside Church, New York City, 1976-1980, chairman board ushers, 1975-1977. Chairman finance committee Board Education, Sparta, 1988-1991. Board directors Infant Day Care Center Riverside, New York City, 1976-1980, Station WRVR-FM Radio, New York City, 1975-1977.
Consultant Teaneck New Jersey Scholarship Fund, since 1964, Peace Corps, Washington, 1964. Member International Association Finance Planning, New Jersey Underwriters Association, National Association Life Underwriters, American Philatelic Society, New Jersey School Boards Association (HSPT committee 1989), American Federation Musicians, New Jersey State Golf Association, Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Kappa. Clubs: Dartmouth (New York City).
Lake Mohawk Golf (Sparta, New Jersey). Lodges: Order of Demolay (Chevelier 1956).
Married Helen Sue Ritchie. Children: Susan Lee, Richard Heacock.