Behind The Scenes - Meet Richard!
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Q. How long have you been at MurCal?
A. I originally started at MurCal in 1973, retiring in 2008. Most recently started in March of 2024.
Q. What is your position/role at MurCal?
A. I am an Application Engineer.
Q. What do you love most about your job and why?
A. I help an end user, such as a farmer or mechanic getting an engine running over the phone. It's pretty gratifying to be able to help someone in the field.
Q. How would you describe your job to a bunch of kindergarteners?
A. I help farmers grow and harvest the food we eat.
Q. Tell us a little about yourself:
A. I was Born and raised in the Antelope Valley. I have 2 wonderful daughters and son-in laws, and 5 Grandsons.
Q. Three words which best describe you:
A. Dependable, Observant, Humble.
Q. Your most memorable/rewarding MurCal experience?
A. Taking Art and Essie Murphy places, such as Campbell River BC, Tulsa & Wilburton OK.
Q. Fun Fact About You?
A. I towed gliders for about 12 years at Crystal airport.
Q. What place in the world would you like to visit?
A. New Zealand.
Q. What is the coolest place you have ever visited?
A. Lake Powell.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
A. From my Dad: “Always try to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.”
Q. Do you have a favorite quote?
A. "If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself", Pat Murphy.
Q. Do you have any hidden talents?
A. I am pretty good at making Omelets.
Q. Do you have any hobbies?
A. Shooting, Woodworking and Cars.
Q. Do you have any pets?
A. A dog named Daisy.
Q. Favorite Movies?
A. Pretty much all of John Wayne's westerns.
Q. Favorite TV shows?
A. Gunsmoke or almost any western in black and white.
Q. Favorite Artist/Music?
A. Dan Fogelberg, Traveling Wilburys, The Weavers.
Q. Favorite Food?
A. Tacos.
Q. Who inspires you?
A. My Grandfather was a large influence in my early life.
Q. Which celebrity would you like to meet?
A. Ronald Reagan.
Q. Top three bucket list goals?
A. I would like to just tour the US in a motorhome.
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