Background
Nelson, Richard Leland was born on July 23, 1945 in Ellisville, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Leland and Vicia Ree (Cross) Nelson.
Nelson, Richard Leland was born on July 23, 1945 in Ellisville, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Leland and Vicia Ree (Cross) Nelson.
Associate of Arts, Columbia Basin College, 1971; Bachelor, Eastern Washington State University, 1973.
Salesman, Nelson's Jewelry & Trophies, Prosser, Washington, 1965-1968; manager, Prosser Bowl, 1968-1969; accountant, Franklin, Mayhan & Company, Kennewick, Washington, 1973-1979; accountant, Mayhan & Pfaff, Kennewick, 1973-1979; stockholder, officer, Mayhan, Pfaff, Borrows & Nelson, Kennewick, 1979-1981; private practice, Kennewick, since 1986.
With United States National Guard, 1965-1970. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Washington Society Certified Public Accountant.
Married Laurie Ellen Gaskell, May 18, 1974. Children: David C., Leslie C.