Occupation
United States Steel Corporation/LTV Corporation for 32-years.

Education
A graduate of Calumet College of St. Joseph with a B.S. in Organizational Management. 
He is also a graduate of the National Louis University in MS Management.

Community Involvement
Merrillville Neighborhood Watch Program where he served as the Past Vice President.
Merrillville / Ross Township Democratic Club
Merrillville Fraternal Order of Police Associate Member
American Legion Post 430
Precinct 10 Committee Person, Block Captain

Family
Richard is married to Betty Hardaway and has one daughter and two grandchildren. Mr. Hardaway has been a Merrillville Resident for 21-years.