Dr. Ralph Richardson, Olathe, Kansas, was dean of the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine from 1998-2015 and dean/CEO of K-State Olathe from 2015-2019. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from K-State in 1970, he served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, worked in private practice, was engaged in clinical teaching and research at Purdue University, and held administrative leadership roles at both Purdue University and Kansas State University. He holds the positions of dean emeritus from the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and dean/CEO emeritus from K-State Olathe.

Richardson is recognized as a visionary leader in veterinary and comparative oncology, clinical education and research, veterinary college administration, university-government relations, and university-industry relations. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Oncology.

Richardson met his wife, the former Beverly Dearing ’68, at K-State. They have been married for 58 years, and have three married sons and 14 grandchildren.