Background
Richards, William Michael was born on July 14, 1937 in San Augustine, Texas, United States. Son of William and Syble Irene (Irvin) Richards.
Richards, William Michael was born on July 14, 1937 in San Augustine, Texas, United States. Son of William and Syble Irene (Irvin) Richards.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University, 1959.
Finance services director, Mike Richards & Company, Houston, since 1959; chairman, Industrial State Bank, Houston, 1974-1980; chairman, N.W. Bank and Trust, Houston, 1977-1980; partner, board directors, Sunbelt Broadcasting, Houston, since 1992; talk show host, Station KPRC, Houston, since 1992. Spokesperson The Mike Richards Report, Daily Radio Show, 1983-1990.
Senator District 7, Texas Senate, 1980-1982. Republican nominee State Comptroller, 1982. President Youth for Christ, 1975-1988.
Member national development council Abilene Christian University, 1965-1980. Member Americans for an Informed Public (president since 1973), Living Bible International (board directors 1988-1992), International Bible Society (board directors since 1994), Exchange Club (president 1974-1988).
Married Cynthia Sue Reynolds, June 20, 1959. Children: Melone Ann Richards Zak, William Michael Junior.