Rick has over 35 years experience in the business world, 20 of which were in the Executive roles. Prior to joining The Entrepreneur’s Source, I worked in military, a medical company startup, and financial services companies; American Express and Wells Fargo. In my roles as a Senior Executive, I was responsible for global IT Development and IT Operations in a multitude of capacities.
I grew up on a farm in Iowa and still enjoy going back and spending time during the planting and harvesting seasons with my parents and siblings. It is there where I began my first business training in being an entrepreneur and raising farm animals and learning the benefits of working hard toward your goals.
After college, I worked on Nuclear Submarine Communication technology and then had an opportunity to start-up a medical device company focusing on devices I developed for brain surgery. This experience allowed me to gain knowledge in running a small business as a start-up, working with different technologies, and engaging with many top surgeons from around the world.
While working as a software engineer, I moved through the ranks and eventually led various FinTech teams across the world developing enterprise level software, administering global systems and processes, as well as creating start-up businesses for several of the largest Financial Services companies.
I currently live in Cave Creek, Arizona, and enjoy giving back to both local and faith-based communities, hiking, various technology and home improvement projects, and spending time with my family and friends.
Throughout my career as a IT executive or small business owner, I have enjoyed the role of coaching, guiding, encouraging and supporting others to achieve their goals and reach their potential.