Richard N. Dixon

Richard N. Dixon ((1938-04-17)April 17, 1938 – June 7, 2012) was the first African American Treasurer of Maryland. Previously, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Carroll County, Maryland, from 1983 to 1996.

Richard N. Dixon
22nd Treasurer of Maryland
In office 1996–2002
Governor	Parris Glendening
Preceded by	Lucille Mauer
Succeeded by	Nancy K. Kopp
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office 1983-1996
Personal details
Born	(1938-04-17)April 17, 1938 Westminster, Maryland, U.S.
Died	June 7, 2012(2012-06-07) (aged 74) Baltimore, Maryland
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Morgan State University, 1960;
Profession	stock broker, Politician

Background

Richard Dixon was one of six children of Thomas and Mamie Dixon. His father earned a living as a custodian but insisted that his children go to college.^[1]

Education

Dixon attended the Robert Moton School, in Westminster, Maryland, the only school in the county which black children could attend. He then attended college at Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. After Morgan, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, entering as a private and leaving with the rank of captain. Dixon then returned to Morgan and earned his M.B.A.^[2]