SVP Jami Richardson Tells Her Family Story

Exchange Credit Program SVP Jami Richardson has been with the Exchange 29 years. She left her home in Indiana after college to work at HQ Dallas, Texas. Far from family and friends, Richardson found a new sense of family at the Exchange. But this family serving family story actually began decades before she came to Texas as a field accountant.

In 1947, Richardson’s father-in-law, William Richardson, was discharged from the Army Air Corps as a corporal. After going back to school and landing a job at a  CPA firm, he found an opportunity at the Fort Hood Exchange as an accountant. Jami’s mother-in-law, Myrtle, also worked at the Fort Hood Exchange and lived in the dormitory on base with her sister, Irene Vaughn, who worked and eventually retired from the Exchange.

After meeting at the Exchange, Myrtle and William married, and soon Steve Richardson came along. Steve also followed in his parents’ path and made a career at the Exchange, where he met and later married Jami.

After 31 years Steve retired in December 2011 as vice president of logistics.

“It was a wonderful environment when I joined the Exchange. My leaders were generous and provided me with opportunities for advancement,” Jami Richardson said. “Even though I didn’t have my family with me, I had a new family, and that is what kept me here. I love what I do and the Exchange’s noble mission.”

FunFact

William Richardson retired as deputy comptroller with 30 years of service. Jami served in that very same role as VP of Finance and Accounting before being promoted to SVP.

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