Background
Foote, Richard Merrill was born on August 6, 1953 in Kent, Ohio, United States. Son of Richard Freeman and Elizabeth Foote.
Foote, Richard Merrill was born on August 6, 1953 in Kent, Ohio, United States. Son of Richard Freeman and Elizabeth Foote.
Bachelor of Science, Kent State University, 1975; Master of Business Administration, Kent State University, 1987.
Technician, Davey Tree, Akron, Ohio., 1975-1976; sales representative, Davey Tree, Pittsburgh, 1976-1977; district manager, Davey Tree, Buffalo, 1977-1978; production manager, Davey Tree, Kent, 1979-1981; operations manager, Davey Tree, Kent, 1981-1985; area manager, Davey Tree, Kent, 1985-1991; regional manager Southern region, Davey Tree, Kent, since 1992.
Member steering committee Leadership Protage County, 1991. Board directors Ohio Turf Grass Foundation, Columbus, 1984-1989. Consultant Junior Achievement, Akron, 1992, 93.
Member International Society Arboriculture, Professional Grounds Management Society, American Forestry Association, Kent Area Chamber of Commerce (president, vice president, board directors since 1989), Kent Rotary (vocational committee chairman 1992-1993).
Married Diane Claire Madey, November 12, 1977. Children: Eric Madey, Andrew Merrill.