1941
Mr. Handy is born in Portland, Oregon to Royal Sheppard and Eloise Handy.
1959
Mr. Handy serves in the U.S. Navy for three years.
1969
Mr. Handy receives a Bachelor of Science in history and political science from Portland State University.
1971
Mr. Handy receives a Master of Arts in American diplomatic history from Portland State University.
1972
Mr. Handy is appointed director of Continuing Education and Community Services at the College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas.
1975
Mr. Handy is appointed director of International Programs at the College of the Mainland.
1976
Mr. Handy founds the Gulf Coast World Affairs Council, serving as executive director.
1984
Mr. Handy becomes executive director of Houston the World Trade Association.
1988
Mr. Handy serves as president of Development Resources International in Houston, Texas.
1992
Mr. Handy becomes executive director of the Brazoria County Historical Museum in Angleton, Texas.
1993
Mr. Handy is appointed chairman of the Stephen F. Austin Statewide Bicentennial Celebration Commission by Texas governor Ann Richards.
1999
Mr. Handy becomes a financial advisor representative for ViaQuest Financial Group in Houston, Texas.