Rich Hadley, champion of university district, medical school, Fairchild and other economic drivers, dies at 76
Rich Hadley, who led the region's business chamber now called Greater Spokane Incorporated for 21 years, died on Sunday. He was 76. Hadley is credi...
Rich Hadley, who led the region's business chamber now called Greater Spokane Incorporated for 21 years, died on Sunday. He was 76. Hadley is credited by many Spokane leaders for his vision and partnerships that created the University District and Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. A former U.S. Navy air intelligence officer during the Vietnam War, Hadley also forged a strong relationship with Air Force officials, becoming one of the region's foremost advocates for protecting Fairchild Air Force Base and boosting its future role.