Richard Lussier, CD
Ottawa, Ontario
President, Help Our Students Program
Biography
A graduate of the Royal Military College in 1967, Richard served in the Canadian Forces until 1975 when he joined the National Arts Centre. During his 20-year career at the NAC, he rose to become the Managing Director, Operations, a position he held until early retirement in 1995. As a consultant in the arts and sports, he conducted a Feasibility and Content Study for the City of Ottawa that led to the building of the Shenkman Centre in Orleans. Since 2010, he has devoted himself to managing the Help Our Students Program.