Background
Crowder, Richard Thomas was born on August 3, 1939 in Baskerville, Virginia, United States. Son of George Thomas and Estelle (Morgan) Crowder.
Crowder, Richard Thomas was born on August 3, 1939 in Baskerville, Virginia, United States. Son of George Thomas and Estelle (Morgan) Crowder.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1960; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, 1967.
Staff economist Exxon United States of America, Houston, 1966-1968. Director economic analysis Wilson & Company, Inc., Oklahoma City, 1968-1975. Senior vice president The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1975-1989.
Under secretary for international affairs and commodity programs United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1989—1992. Executive vice president, general manager Armour Swift-Eckrich (division of ConAgra), 1992—1994. Senior vice president, internat DEKALB Genetics Corporation, 1994—1999.
Independent consultant, 1999—2002. President, Chief Executive Officer American Sneed Trade Association, Alexandria, Virginia, 2002—2005. Chief agricultural negotiator Office United States Trade Republican, Executive Office of the President, Washington, 2005—2007.
Advisor Special Trade Representation, Washington, Office of Technology Assessment, Washington. Executive vice president Pillsbury Restaurant Group, 1987-1989.
Republican precinct vice chairman Hennepin County. Captain United States Army, 1962-1964. Member American Agricultural Economics Association (board directors 1975-1978, associate editor 1983-1986).
Married Margaret Rainey, September 4, 1960. Children: Richard, Matthew.