Background
Vanderheiden, Richard Thomas was born on November 10, 1947 in Omaha. Son of Frederick Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Vanderheiden.
Vanderheiden, Richard Thomas was born on November 10, 1947 in Omaha. Son of Frederick Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Vanderheiden.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1970. Juris Doctor, University Nebraska, 1973.
Deputy county attorney, Merrick County, Central City, Nebraska, 1974-1975;
partner, Phares Torpin Vanderheiden & Mesner, Central City, 1976-1987;
vice president, Founders Bank of Arizona, Scottsdale, 1987-1988;
vice president, Chase Trust Company of Arizona, Scottsdale, 1988-1991;
public fiduciary, Maricopa County, Phoenix, since 1991. Judicial nominating commission 21st Judicial District, Nebraska, 1984-1986. Board directors Merrick County Mental Health Center, 1975-1982, Mericopa County Justice Committee, since 1991, executive team, 1991.
Chairman Maricopa County Deferred Compensation Board, since 1994, NaCo Deferred Compensation Administrative Committee, since 1995.
President Board Education, Central City, 1975-1982. Chapter chairman American Red Cross, Central City, 1976-1980. Co-chair United Way Campaign, Maricopa County.
Member fiduciary advisory committee Arizona Supreme Court. Member American Bar Association, National Guardianship Association (chairman certified committee, board directors 1992-1997, vice president 1995, member legislation task force 2001), National Guardianship Foundation (board trustees since 1997, vice chair 1997-1998), Scottsdale Bar Association, Valley Estate Planners (president 1990-1991), Arizona Bankers Association (trust committee 1989-1991), Sertoma International (president 1979), Central City Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1980-1984).
Married Mary Margaret Schuster, June 1, 1969. Children: Brian, Paul.