Background
Ratchford, William Richard was born on May 24, 1934 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States.
Ratchford, William Richard was born on May 24, 1934 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Connecticut, 1956. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1959.
Partner Papazoglov, Ratchford & Garamella, Danbury, 1960-1977. Member Connecticut General Assembly, 1960-1974, speaker, 1969—1972. Commissioner on aging State of Connecticut, Hartford, 1977-1978.
Member United States Congress from 5th Connecticut District, Washington, 1979—1985. Principal Gold & Leibengood, 1985-1993. Associate administrator for congressional affairs General Services Administration (General Services Administration), 1993—2001.
Vice president Jefferson Government Relations, 2001—2011. Delaware Connecticut State Democratic Conventions, 1960—1974, Democratic National Convention, 1972, 84. Adjunct professor Georgetown University, 1986—1993.
Member Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Nursing Homes, Connecticut, 1975—1976.
Member Connecticut National Guard 1959-1965. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Barbara Ratchford. 3 children.