Allegany County “boys” life works has had a global impact
From Jane Richardson Mendlik, pictured are Rich and Dick Richardson
The two Richardson boys from Bolivar have been recently acknowledged for their accomplishments in Life.
Dick, class of ’69, was awarded the Elmira College Bette Ann Mammone Academy’s “Lifetime Service Award” presented to the alumni whose accomplishments in life meet the highest standards of humanitarianism. At the awards ceremony on March 10, 2025. Dick was recognized for his work in training professionals to be leaders in their companies as well as in society. Fellow alumni chose Dick for his success in business, leadership and the community. His company, ExperiencetoLead, has trained professionals from companies such as IBM, NASA, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. His seminars have taken place at prestigious locations like Normandy and Gettysburg, Dick also gave the commencement address at the 2023 Bolivar Richburg High School Graduation. Dick’s “Apollo Leadership Lessons” is available on Amazon.
Dick’s brother, Lt. Col Arthur (Rich) Richardson, class of ’60, received the “Colonel Michael “Iron Mike” Nyalko Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron on April 17, 2025. After serving 41 years in the Marine Corps, and completing assignments in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, Hawaii, Japan, Washington, DC, Cherry Point, NC, Beaufort, SC, Patuxent River, MD, he retired in 2000. This award was presented in recognition of his dedicated service during his career and his contributions since retirement. He has served as the treasurer for the John Glenn Squadron for many years, raising millions of dollars for scholarships. Additionally, he has donated thousands of his own dollars to several charities, including a local ENT to help children regain their sight and hearing.
The conference center (The Lt. Col. A.H. Richardson Conference Center) at the Patuxent River Naval Testing Base was named in honor of Lt. Col Richardson.
The brothers are the sons of the late Arthur Howard Richardson and Twila Richardson.
