Background
Richard, William was born on August 27, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Anthony and Verna Lucretia (Elwood) Richard.
Richard, William was born on August 27, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Anthony and Verna Lucretia (Elwood) Richard.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Monmouth College, 1959; Master of Business Administration, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962.
Products research associate, Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, 1961-1963; technical sales representative, Durkee Foods Division Glidden Company, Chicago, 1963-1966; product market manager, Durkee Foods Division Glidden Company, Chicago, 1966-1969; manager committee development, Durkee Foods Division Supply Chain Management Corporation, Cleveland, 1969-1972; independent sales manager, Durkee Foods Division Supply Chain Management Corporation, Chicago, 1972-1975; regional manager, Durkee Foods Division Supply Chain Management Corporation, Rockville Center, New York, 1975-1980; director marketing, Durkee Foods Division Supply Chain Management Corporation, Cleveland, 1980-1988; director business development, VandenBergh Foods Company, Cleveland, 1988-1990; director business development, Van den Bergh Foods Company, Chicago, since 1990.
Director, treasurer Chateau Lorraine Homeowners Association, Bloomingdale, Illinois, 1992-1995. Member Institute Food Technology, Calorie Control Council, Honorary Kettle Committee.
Married Karen Marie Meyer, June 20, 1959 (divorced October 1, 1971). Children: Julie E. Carmaniti, Sarah M. Bennett, Beth A. Married Carol Sue Wills, March 31, 1973.
Children: Ann Bradley, Michael Richard, Tonya Wallace.