Background
Heiden, Richard Leslie was born on August 14, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Edward and Anna Mary (Drennan) Heiden.
Heiden, Richard Leslie was born on August 14, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Edward and Anna Mary (Drennan) Heiden.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Millikin University, 1964. Postgraduate, Southern Illinois University, 1979.
Supervisor, Center Illinois Public Svc. Company, Springfield, Illinois, 1966-1971;
consultant, Tourism & Trade Council, Mexico, 1971-1973;
educator, Department Mental Health, Springfield, Illinois, 1973-1975;
public information officer, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1975-1978;
consultant, educator, Federal Drug Program, Springfield, 1978-1980;
administrator to secretary of state, State of Illinois, since 1980. Communications director St. Johns., Springfield, 1967-1968.
Advisor Republican Party. Consultant Public Utilities Association, Springfield, 1967-1971. Republican House of Representatives Springfield, 1980.
Republican Senate, Washington District of Columbia, 1984.
Member Marine Corps. Association, National Rifle Association, American Legion, Lincoln Club, Retreads, Sons of Sweden, Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce (Merit award 1975).
Married Susan Cofer, April 25, 1978. Children: Ann Michelle, Richard Leslie.