Marcus E. Richmond (born May 4, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the
Arkansas House of Representatives for the 21st district. Elected in November 2014, he assumed office on January 12, 2015.
Early life and education
Richmond was born in
Mena, Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public university in Russellville, Arkansas. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields. The Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus, a two-year satellite ca ...
.
Career
Richmond served in the
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through combi ...
from 1978 to 1998, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. From 1998 to 2000, he worked as a football coach at the
Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy (HMA) is a private, all-male, military boarding school located in the town of Chatham, Virginia. Hargrave is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia emphasizing Christian values that focuses on a col ...
. Richmond was the president and CEO of America's Pet Registry and operated a ranch with his brother. Richmond was elected to the
Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 12, 2015. During the 2017 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the House Public Transportation.
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1956 births
Arkansas Tech University alumni
Living people
People from Mena, Arkansas
Republican Party members of the Arkansas House of Representatives