Background
Dawson, Richard Trafton was born on March 14, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard William and Elizabeth Anne Dawson.
Dawson, Richard Trafton was born on March 14, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard William and Elizabeth Anne Dawson.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, University Kansas, 1971.
Summer positions with Dawson Metal Products, Camdenton, Missouri, 1966-1968, 71, estimator, 1972-1975, product manager, 1975-1976. President, founder Stark Manufacturing, Inc., Charleston, since 1977, also chairman board directors.
Member executive committee Missouri Delta Community Hospital, Sikeston, since 1983. Board directors Mississippi County Conservation Association, Charleston, since 1986, Charleston Chamber of Commerce, 1979-1985. Member of Kiwanis (president 1985-1985).
Married Sally Sue Stark, August 17, 1971. Children: Bryan, Kate, Anne.