Richard A. Navarre is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Chairman of Civeo Corp., Treasurer & Director at Missouri Historical Society and President for Wedron Silica Co. Mr. Navarre is also Member-Hall Of Fame at Southern Illinois University, Vice Chairman-CEOs Against Cancer at American Cancer Society, Inc., Member of Financial Executives International and Member of Civic Entrepreneurs Organization and on the board of 5 other companies.

In his past career Mr. Navarre held the position of Chairman for Bituminous Coal Operators' Association, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Covia Holdings LLC, President-Americas Region at Peabody Energy Corp., Chairman for The United Coal Co. LLC, Senior Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick LLP and Member of St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association.

Richard A. Navarre received an undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University.