Dick Chegar was born in Kokomo, Indiana and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1962. An infantry officer, he is a graduate of the Infantry School, Airborne School, Ranger School, Armor School, Command & General Staff College and the Army War College.

Among his active duty assignments, Dick commanded an airborne rifle company in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Following a graduate degree from Indiana University, he served as an Assistant Professor of English at West Point. Later as a general officer, he commanded a major reserve logistical headquarters and a reserve armor/cavalry training division. He was privileged to serve as the Deputy Chairman of the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee advising the Secretary of the Army.

During his military career Dick was decorated for valor and distinguished service. He is a recipient of the Noble Patron of Armor award from the United States Armor Association for his leadership of the Patton Museum Foundation, where he was the CEO for 10 years. He was inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame with the Class of 2021.

The majority of his civilian career was spent in the financial services industry, retiring from Merrill Lynch in 2017. There, he advised both institutional and high net worth clients.

In retirement, Dick is a frequent speaker and author on leadership and subjects of interest from his military career. He is a strong supporter of veteran’s organizations and America’s veterans.

Dick and his wife, Anne, live in Carmel, Indiana and have a beautiful blended family of five married children and ten grandchildren. They are active members of their church and frequent travelers enjoying healthy activities and adventures.