Background
McGovern, Ricky James was born on June 16, 1948 in Tacoma. Son of James Patrick and Betty Irene (Baxter) McGovern.
McGovern, Ricky James was born on June 16, 1948 in Tacoma. Son of James Patrick and Betty Irene (Baxter) McGovern.
Bachelor of Architecture, Washington State University, 1973. Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1973.
Registered architect, Washington Architect Burr Associations, Tacoma, 1973-1979, Erickson-Hogenson Architects, Tacoma, 1979-1981. Partner Erickson-McGovern Architects, Tacoma, 1981-1994, Erickson McGovern Peterson Storaasli Archs., Tacoma and Chelan, Washington, 1995. Instructor Tacoma Community College, 1979-1985.
Vocational advisor Bethel School District, Spanaway, Washington, 1981.
Security.Avitar Incorporated., Tacoma, 1980. Board directors Sound Ventures, Incorporated., Plaza Hall.
Company-chairman Clearwood Cmty. Association, Pierce County, Washington, 1976-1982.
Designer Bethel Cmty.
Daffodil Float, Spanaway, 1983-1984.
Member of American Institute of Architects, Winner's Circle (vice president 1983-1990), Parkland-Spanaway Chamber of Commerce (chairman Community Days 1984, president 1987-1988, chairman Community Days 1990-1994, Citizen of Year award 1985-1986, 1991), Shelter Industry Coalition (vice chairman 1983-1990), Society of America Value Engineers (board directors 1982-1983), Council Educational Facilities Planning, Plaza Hall 1985-1992, Kiwanis (president 1984-1985, Kiwanian of Year award 1982-1984, Citizen of Year 1988).
Married Kathleen Joy Kerrone, June 14, 1968. Children: Jamie Francis, Brandon James.