Representative Richard E. Myers View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Birth Place: Iowa City, Iowa
Birth County: Johnson
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 75 (1993) - 80 (2003)
Home County: Johnson
Richard E. Myers
Johnson County
Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military Service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Array Reserve, 1961-1962. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 3. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop, Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-1995; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Minority Whip. Serving fifth term in House.