He replaces Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard, who retired after 33 years of service.
Richardson has served in a variety of command and staff positions during his 31-year career. He recently returned from Iraq where he was the J4 for U.S. Forces – Iraq.
Serving as the Defense Department’s global surface transportation manager, SDDC plans, books, ships and tracks cargo; conducts port operations; and manages personal property moves for military personnel, other federal workers and their families. The command influences more than $5 billion in commercial carrier services.
