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Meet Richard Harris

Richard Harris
National Commercial Exchange

St. Louis
2418 Northline Industrial Drive
Maryland Heights MO 63043
Telephone: (314) 567-7890
Fax: (314) 567-7845
Email:
richardh@ncebarter.com
Website:
www.ncebarter.com

Richard Harris
Richard Harris
National Commercial Exchange
St. Louis

Q. Market area your exchange covers: A. Missouri and Illinois; Cleveland soon
Q. How long have you been in the barter business?: A. 27 years
Q. How long have you been a NATE member?: A. Since it started in 1984
Q. How have you participated in NATE?: A. Board member; past president; Monkman-Crumpton Award winner
Q. If you could change one thing about the barter industry what would it be?: A. We could have one currency with the same value
Q. Spouse’s name (if married): A. Judy
Q. How many children (if any): A. Daughter, Katie; son, Todd (deceased)
Q. How many grandchildren (if any): A. Zero
Q. Favorite vacation: A. Houseboat trip several years ago
Q. Your hobbies: A. Hiking
Q. Your education: A. Six years of college, completed my sophomore year
Q. What's the smartest thing you ever did?: A. Purchased NCE franchise
Q. What's the dumbest thing you ever did?: A. Purchased NCE franchise
Q. What's your favorite TV show?: A. "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Q. What's the best book you ever read?: A. My checkbook after Intagio sent a check
Q. What's your favorite movie?: A. "Animal House"
Q. What was your first job?: A. Collecting bottles for deposits
Q. What was your last job before you got into the barter business?: A. Collecting bottles for deposits – real estate
Q. What sports (if any) did you (do you) play?: A. Martial arts
Q. What was your first car?: A. Plymouth Satellite 383
Q. What car(s) do you presently own?: A. Mini Cooper
Q. If you could meet one person, who would that person be?: A. My son in Heaven
Q. If you have a motto you try to live by, what is it?: A. "Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Live it as though it is your last." (I don't know, I’m just glad the questions are over. I haven't answered this many questions since my ex-wife's deposition.)

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