Background
Highlander, Richard William was born on February 17, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ronald William and Lucille Bernice (Bland) Highlander.
Highlander, Richard William was born on February 17, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ronald William and Lucille Bernice (Bland) Highlander.
Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1963. Master of Arts, University Georgia, 1972.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1963, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1979, retired, 1984. Director communications, defense systems group Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Santa Clara, California, 1984-1994. Vice president communications United Defense LP, San Jose, 1994-1999.
Director public relations Calpine, 1999—2003, vice president, 2003.
Trustee San Jose Repertory Company, 1985. Member Public Relations Society of America (accredited), Association United States Army, International Association Business Communicators, California Manufacturers Association (board directors 1985, Chairman of the Board 1993), Aerospace Industries Association (committee county), Rotary, San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (board of directors), Chi Psi.
Married Ida Mae Canterbury, June 26, 1965. One child, Alison Renee.