Stanford Harvey Richards

Background

Richards, Stanford Harvey was born on November 8, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jack and Ruth (Stein) Richards.

Education

Student, Pratt Institute, 1950-1953.

Career

Creative director, Bloom Advertising, Dallas, 1954-1955; owner, Stan Richards & Associations, Dallas, 1955-1975; owner, president, The Richards Group, Inc., Dallas, since 1975; also board directors, The Richards Group, Inc., Dallas. Instructor E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1976-1977. Associate board member Cox School Business, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1980-1984, 88-.

Achievements

• Stanford Harvey Richards has been listed as a noteworthy advertising agency and design studio executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Dallas Symphony, 1978, Dallas Ballet, 1978. Board directors Episcopal School, Dallas, since 1981, Dallas Arboretum, 1984-1986, The Science Place, 1987-1990. Member Dallas Citizens Council, advisory council Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, since 1986, advisory board Dallas County Salvation Army, since 1987.

Executive committee United Way, since 1990. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1990. Member of Aerobic Activity Ctr.

Interests

• Avocations: deep sea fishing, running, skiing.

Connections

Married Betty Jo Pugh, July 12, 1957. Children— Grant Leonard, Bradford Craig.

Father:

Jack Richards

Mother:

Ruth (Stein) Richards

Spouse:

Betty Jo Pugh

child:

Bradford Craig Richards

child:

Grant Leonard Richards