Background
Watson, Richard Prather was born on April 18, 1938 in Westfield, Illinois, United States.
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Watson, Richard Prather was born on April 18, 1938 in Westfield, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, 1950. Master of Science, Butler University, 1953. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1957.
Certified accounting, Finance School United States of America. Graduate, General Motors Institute Junior Executive Training Program.
Evaluator department safety responsiblity, State of Illinois, Springfield, 1950;
instructor accounting, United States Army Finance Center, Fort Harrison, Indiana, 1953;
department foreman, Delco-Remy division General Motors Company, Anderson, Indiana, 1953-1957;
administrative assistant, Indiana Toll Road Commission, Indianapolis, 1954-1957;
chief hearing judge, Public Service Commission Indiana, Indianapolis, 1958-1962;
Corporate Counsel, Indiana Secretary of State, Indianapolis, 1962-1964;
partner, Carvey, Watson & McNevin, Indianapolis
judge pro tem, Marion County Superior Court, 1971-1973;
judge pro tem, Marion Criminal Court, 1975;
judge pro tem, Marion Municipal Court, 1976-1978;
senior associate, Watson & Rochford, Indianapolis
private practice consultant to small business, Indianapolis, 1981-1987;
private practice, Watson & Leatherbury, Indianapolis, since 1987. Small business and corporation owner, chief Executive officer Watson Management Corporation, Watson Shopping Center, The Village Inn, Grandma's Italian Kitchen, Italian/Italian, Inc. Former owner State House Deli, State House Inn, Earline's Cocktail Lounge.
Consultant to numerous companies. Lecturer in finance and small business.
Chairman civilian board Indianapolis Police Motorcycle Drill Team. Member Indianapolis Museum Art. Board directors Indianapolis Veterans Day Council, Northeastwood Football Association, Avocat National La Societte des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux.
Chairman, board directors Avalon Hills Civic Association. Member American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Association Trial Lawyers American, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, American Association Hospital Attorneys, Indiana Association Hospital Attorneys, American Legion, Indiana University Alumni Association, National Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Police, National Boxcar Association Clubs: Morse-Indianapolis Yacht (past commodore). Indianapolis Athletic, Athenaeum Turners, Indiana University Men's.
Indiana Society (Chicago).
Son of Jesse L and Ardie E. (Prather) W. Married Rena Jo Stegner, February 14, 1960. Children: Richard Gregg, Steven T., Rachel Marie.