Background
Richard, Sylvan Joseph was born on February 14, 1934 in Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States. Son of Loyce and Armance (Pitre) Richard.
Richard, Sylvan Joseph was born on February 14, 1934 in Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States. Son of Loyce and Armance (Pitre) Richard.
Bachelor of Science, University Southwestern Louisiana, 1960.
Engineer, SLEMCO, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1960-1973; director utilities system, City of Lafayette, 1973-1980; general manager, Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, Lafayette, since 1980.
Member delegate to Europe and Russia, People to People, Spokane, Washington, 1974, member delegate to China on renewable resources, 1980. Member USL power advisory committee University Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, since 1990. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (chapter president), Louisiana Engineering Society (chapter president, Officer of Year 1965-1966), Lions Club International (chairman club telethon Lafayette 1981-1982, Lion of Year 1981-1982).
Married Mary Jane Fontenot, July 1, 1956. Children: Rachel Ann, Janet Louise, Jeffery Paul.