Background
Harkins, Richard Wesley was born on October 11, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wesley Ray and Vivian G. (LaBrosse) Harkins.
marine engineer naval architect
Harkins, Richard Wesley was born on October 11, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wesley Ray and Vivian G. (LaBrosse) Harkins.
Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, 1971; Microsoft Security Essentials in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University Michigan, 1976.
3d assistant engineer Hanna Steamship Corporation, Cleveland, 1971. 1st assistant engineer Poling Transportation Corporation, New York City, 1971-1972. Engineer Ingalls Shipbuilding Company, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 1972-1974.
Fleet superintendent Interlake Steamship Company, Cleveland, 1976-1994. Vice president operations Lake Carriers' Association, 1994—2007. Manager special projects Keystone Shipping Company, since 2007.
Member Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (ship machinery committee 1985, chairman diesel panel since 1985, chairman papers committee 1985-1987, local section representative 1985-1987).
Married Deborah Ann deGonzaque, August 17, 1974. Children: Ryan Wesley, Blair Ashley, Danielle Ashley.