Background
Montoya, Richard Thomas was born on May 5, 1947 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Son of Willie Alvarez Montoya and Henrietta (Barncastle) Whallon.
Montoya, Richard Thomas was born on May 5, 1947 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Son of Willie Alvarez Montoya and Henrietta (Barncastle) Whallon.
Student, New Mexico State University, 1967. Student, Southern Methodist University, 1974.
Assistant regional director Small Business Administration, Dallas, 1971-1976. Deputy secretarial representative Department Commerce, 1976-1978. Executive director Governor Clements of Texas, 1979-1983.
Deputy assistant secretary Department Interior, Washington, 1983, assistant secretary, since 1984. Special representative to President Northern Mariana Islands Government, 1985-1986. President 9th Inter-American Indian Congress.
Deputy campaign manager Governor Clements Re-election Campaign, 1982. Served to captain United States National Guard, 1967-1976. Member Texas Industrial Council, American G.I. Forum, Dallas Mexico American Chamber of Commerce.
1 child, Richard Thomas.