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.

References

, - {{DEFAULTSORT:Richmond, Marcus 1956 births Arkansas Tech University alumni Living people People from Mena, Arkansas Republican Party members of the Arkansas House of Representatives