Background
Camara, Richard Paul de was born on March 6, 1917 in Ventnor City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfonso Solis and Mary Helena (Conly) de Camara.
Camara, Richard Paul de was born on March 6, 1917 in Ventnor City, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfonso Solis and Mary Helena (Conly) de Camara.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1950. Doctor of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1966.
With various brokerage businesses, Philadelphia, 1935-1941. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1941, advanced through grades to colonel, retired, 1962. Manager market development Koppers International, 1962-1963.
Vice president staff St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, 1963-1966. Vice president information and control systems ICRR, 1966-1968, vice president administration, 1968-1971. Vice president administration, then executive vice president Midas International Corporation, Chicago, 1972-1978, president, chief executive officer, 1978-1982.
Owner Midas Muffler Shops, Chicago, since 1982, Mesa, Ariz, since 1982, Chandler, since 1984. Board directors Entre Computer Centers.
Member International Franchise Association (past president, director, member executive committee), Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (governor, president's council), Car Care Council (chairman board), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Marguerite Willey, February 15, 1941. Children: Joan, Richard Paul, Donna, Donald, Robert.