Personal Information
- Businessman
 - Born July 3, 1952 in Columbia
 - Son of Richard E., Sr. and Louise Craps Chalk
 - The Citadel, B.A., 1974
 - New Orleans Baptist Seminary, MCM, 1979
 - December 22, 1979 married Maelda Cristina Miranda, 4 children, Cristina, Richard III (Trip), Mollie, and Clara
 - Associate Director, Room at the Inn of the Lowcountry, 2006-08
 - Indigo Pines Fellowship, Music Leader, 2003-
 - Bosley Commercial Properties/Bosley DeMint Realty, 2000-
 - North Island Baptist Church, Minister of Music, 2000-03
 - Prudential Commercial Service, Sales Associate, 1999
 - Brown Investment Properties, Inc., Broker, 1990-99
 - Owner, Specialty Wood Products, 1983-90
 - Hilton Head Island Republican Club, Treasurer
 - Beaufort County Republican Party, Region 4, Vice Chairman
 - The Citadel Alumni Association, life member
 - National Association of Realtors
 - Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute
 - Hilton Head Island Area Associations of Realtors
 - Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business
 - Eagle Scout
 - Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow
 - Outstanding Young Men of America, 1975 and 1982
  
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