Richard W. Hansen

Background

Hansen, Richard W. was born on June 6, 1937 in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gilbert H. and Helen (Furnas) Hansen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1961.

Career

Industrial engineering trainee, Metzenauer & Jung, Wuppertal, Federal Republic Germany, 1963-1965; various positions, Furnas Electric Company, Batavia, Illinois, since 1965; now president, chief Executive officer, Furnas Electric Company, Batavia, Illinois. Director Batavia Bank, St. Charles Manufacturing Company, Illinois, DuPage Aviation Corporation, Chicago Beechcraft.

Achievements

• Richard W. Hansen has been listed as a noteworthy Electric company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Community Hospital, Geneva, Illinois, 1967-1976. Board directors Purdue Foundation Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1961-1964. Member Illinois Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1978, chairman political action committee 1983-1985).

Connections

Married Joanne Beran, April 6, 1963. Children— Scott Gilbert, Lisa Ann.

Father:

Gilbert H. Hansen

Mother:

Helen (Furnas) Hansen

Spouse:

Joanne Beran