PERSONAL:
A native of Tacoma, Richard traveled extensively during his youth while his father
served in the military.
Richard and his wife, Amy, currently live in Chehalis. Amy is an elementary school
teacher.
They have a daughter, Sophie (16) and a son, Austin (13).
EDUCATION:
BA, International Relations, University of Wyoming
Attended school in Germany and England
OCCUPATION:
Communications and External Relations Director, TransAlta, Centralia
Former Director, The Chamber, Chehalis-Centralia
LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS:
Republican Leader, 2004, 2006-2008
Deputy Republican Leader, 2003
Republican Floor Leader, 2001-2002
Asst. Republican Whip, 1997-2000
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
To create an open and honest flow of communication between my constituents and
government.
AWARDS:
Henry Tolls Fellow, 2001 recipient
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Fraternal Order of Elks
Rotary Club
Member, Lewis County Historical Society
United Way of Lewis County
Member, St. Joseph Parish |
 Richard
and his wife Amy, an elementary teacher, live
is Chehalis with their two children, Sophie and
Austin, and their dog Sadie.
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