Richard Oliver Lankford

Background

Lankford, Richard Oliver was born on January 31, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of James and Olive Ethel (Head) Lankford.

Education

Bachelor in Speech, Louisiana State University, 1969. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Temple University, 1973.

Career

Foreign service officer, United States Information Agency, Washington, since 1984. Chairperson United States-Slovakia Fulbright Commission, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1995-1997.

Achievements

• Richard Oliver Lankford has been listed as a noteworthy Diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer teacher Montgomery County Prison, Pennsylvania, 1982-1984. First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971. Member World Affairs Council Washington.

Connections

Married Barbara Ellen Hinchcliffe, December 26, 1976. Children: Gillian, James.

Father:

James Lankford

Mother:

Olive Ethel (Head) Lankford

Spouse:

Barbara Ellen Hinchcliffe

child:

James Lankford

child:

Gillian Lankford