Since 1994, Richard has been a consultant and advisor to numerous companies who have sought his expertise either in growing their businesses or in managing their current growth strategies. For six of those years, he served as part of Inc. Magazine's Growth Strategy Consulting Group. Not only did this relationship enable him to meet and work with a diverse group of companies throughout the United States, it also connected him to individuals and companies possessing resources and expertise which were of added benefit to his clients.

Prior to launching his consulting career, Richard served as president of three different companies, all of which provided him with significant hands-on operational experience in developing, executing and funding plans to grow businesses. This experience included the successful turnaround and expansion of an overnight logistics company, foundation of an integrated services company that was built through acquisition and consolidation of five separate companies, and leading a merger of three laboratory firms into a combined entity that was built and sold to a public company. Richard's early business career included serving as a commercial banker in Chicago and Oklahoma City, as well as working as an investment banker. In addition, he grew up in a large, successful family-owned business and served as a board member until the sale of the company.

As a consultant, Richard has successfully developed a strategic plan and participated in its execution that built a $12 million revenue logistics firm into a $60 million company.  He also developed a process to build a roadmap to accelerate growth of a $40 million revenue manufacturer and remained involved in execution and update of the plan of what is now a $120 million revenue firm.  He also served as the Strategic Adviser for ten years to a specialized marketer during which time it has doubled in size and diversified its product and customer base.

He and his wife, Linda, have three children, two daughters-in-law, a son-in-law and four grandchildren and are active in the lives of their family as well as in their church. Richard and Linda enjoy playing golf together and spending time on the beach.

RESUME TIMELINE

December 1994 to July 2002. Managing Director, Innovative Resources, Growth Strategy Consultants
November 1990 to December 1994. President, NDA Corporation, Specialized Laboratory Company
January 1989 to November 1990. Regional Director, Harvest Corporation, Financial Consultants
July 1987 to December 1988. Founder and President, Integrated Facilities, Manufacturer/Distributor
March 1984 to July 1987. President, Executive Courier Service, Transportation Company
October 1983 to March 1984. Consultant, Business Unlimited, Brokers
January 1981 to September 1983. Director of Corporate Finance, Woolsey & Co., Investment Bankers
April 1977 to December 1981. Executive Vice President, Citizens National Bank
July 1974 to March 1977. Commercial Banking Officer, Continental Illinois National Bank

 BUSINESS RELATED ACTIVITIES

• Foundation Surgery Affiliates, Director, 2007 to present
• Member of Inc. Consulting Group from 1995 to 2002
• Spectrum Health Club, Organizer and founding Shareholder. 1999
• Security Self Insurance Corporation. Director from 1991 to 2002
• C.R. Anthony Company. Director and Member of Management Committee from 1979 to 1987
• Citizens Mortgage Corporation. Organizer and Director for 1978 to 1982

EDUCATION

• Stanford University, Stanford, California. Graduated June 1974 with a Master's Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa in June 1969 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree, majoring in Administrative Science.

MILITARY

• Served as officer in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps. Commissioned December 1969, U.S. Navy Officer, Officer Candidate School. Served as Data Processing Officer aboard the USS San Jose. Honorably Discharged.

CIVIC

• The River, Chairman of the Board, 2000 to 2006
• Westminster Day School, 1981 to 2006 (Chairman 1985 - 1986)
• Junior Achievement, Director 1986-1989 (Vice President 1988 to 1989)
• United Way, Director 1979 to 1988
• Young Presidents Organization, 1984-1987
• Young Men's Dinner Club, Director, 1980-1986 (President, 1985)