Background
Richey, Robert Wayne was born on July 6, 1928 in Bradley, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Walter and Ina Lee (Thompson) Richey.
Richey, Robert Wayne was born on July 6, 1928 in Bradley, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Walter and Ina Lee (Thompson) Richey.
Bachelor of Arts with honors, Southern Illinois U., 1954; Master of Arts, Southern Illinois U., 1958.
Budget officer State of Kansas, Topeka, 1956-1966; executive director, Iowa Board Regents, Des Moines, since 1966.
Member Iowa Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 1974-1981. National.adv. county National Center Higher Education, 1974-1983, National Commision on Correctional Education, 1974-1976. Member Governor's Management Advisory Council, Iowa College Student Aid Commission, since 1981, Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission, 1967-1971.
Member State of Iowa Improvement Corporation With United States Army, 1946-1947. Member State Higher Education Executive Officers (past president) and other higher education associations.
Married Anita Joann Sweeney, January 7, 1950. Children: Robert Bruce, Rebecca Lynn, Pamela Ann, Mary Beth (deceased).