Richard Harrington:
CLASS OF 1965
Melbourne High SchoolClass of 1965
Melbourne, FL
Embry - Riddle Aeronautical UniversityClass of 1976
Daytona beach, FL
Richard's Story
Life
In 1991, Mr. Harrington founded The Harrington Group, Inc. with a vision to help organizations better manage and improve their quality system. Mr. HarringtonÂs vision was quickly realized when he pioneered the first ÂQuality Management SoftwareÂfor Executives and Quality Managers. His first software suite titled "The Cost of Quality" sold over a million copies. Mr. HarringtonÂs success was recognized by INC Magazine who found his company to be one of AmericaÂs fastest growing companies. In addition to the INC 500 Award - Mr. HarringtonÂs company was also recognized by Deloitte & Touché as one of Central FloridaÂs ÂFast 50 technology companies.
Today, as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Harrington supports the companyÂs overall business strategy and vision...developing additional software titles, such as; Corrective Action, Document Control, Material Non-Conformance, Auditing and web based applications for global operations and supply chain management.
Before starting The Harrington Group, Inc. Colonel Harrington retired from the US Air Force, and held executive management positions with Martin Marietta Aerospace, NASA, Lockheed Ai...Expand for more
rcraft, and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.
Mr. HarringtonÂs accomplishments include:
Member Presidents Advisory Board Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Past Trustee Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees
Published 29 papers on Quality and Advanced Inspection Methodology
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Martin Marietta Engineer of the year award
ISO-9000 (RAB) Registered Lead Auditor
Martin Marietta Manager of the year award
Martin Marietta Author of the year award
NASA Huntsville STS Engineer and Quality Award
Senior Member American Institute of Astronautics & Aeronautics (AIAA)
Senior Member American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Past Chairman, American Society for Quality, Orlando, Florida
BS Degree Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Chairman of the Board Harrington Institute, Inc.
Chairman of the Board Harrington Group, Inc.
Chairman of the Board TQnet, Inc.
Mr. Harrington is well known through-out world and business community as a true visionary, software innovator...successful businessman...quality guruÂ
father, space shuttle pioneer, war hero, community builder, and mentor.
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