Shirley Helton Richison

Background

Richison, Shirley Helton was born on December 31, 1954 in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of James Edward and Virginia (Holland) Helton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Technology University, 1977. Master of Education in Recreation, University Arkansas, 1980. Doctor of Education in Leisure Sciences, University Arkansas, 1986.

Career

Program coordinator Fort Smith (Arkansas) Girls Club, 1977-1979, assistant director, 1980-1984, aquatics director, 1986. Loan closer Surety Title/Center Mortgage, Fort Smith, 1980. Therapeutic recreation specialist Sparks Hospital Psychiatric Ward, 1986.

Instructor Arkansas Technology University, Russellville, 1986, University North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1987. Acting coordinator leisure system studies commercial/community option East Carolina University, since 1988. Co-owner RayLenn Enterprises Marketing Company, since 1988.

Consultant Gifted Eyes Leadership Program, Fort Smith, 1985. National board directors RCRA, 1988-1989.

Achievements

• Shirley Helton Richison has been listed as a noteworthy recreation sciences educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Ronald McDonald House, 1988-1989, Operation Sunshine, 1988-1989, Senior Olympics, 1988-1989, Special Olympics, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1986. Chair Spookaree Cub Scouts, Russellville, Arkansas, 1986. Face painter Old Fort River Festival, 1980-1986.

Training leader Sebastian Company Colonel Coaches, Fort Smith, 1984. Member National Recreation and Parks Association, World Leisure and Recreation Association, National Female Executives, Business Professional Women (Young Career Woman 1983-1984), North Carolina Recreation and Park Society, World Leisure and Recreation Association, National Recreation and Parks Association, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, Travel & Tourism Association.

Interests

• Water sports, skiing, fine dining, horses, reading.

Connections

Married Joe Ray Richison III, February 14, 1986.

Father:

James Edward Helton

Mother:

Virginia (Holland) Helton

Spouse:

Joe Ray Richison III