Richard is a Certified Master Facilitator® and provides clients with professional facilitation and coaching services focused in the areas of strategic planning, process improvement, information needs analysis, issue resolution and personal development.
Earlier in his career Richard was an executive with software services companies where he had responsibility for the sales, delivery, training and support of complex systems including customer relationship management, finance, human resources, and enterprise requirements planning. In these roles Richard had in-depth experience facilitating sessions with clients, vendors/partners and staff in the design, implementation and support of mission critical projects.
After serving as a naval aviator, Richard was a consultant with Accenture for eight years where he worked on engagements in the area of strategic planning, profit improvement, change management and systems development.
He has worked with large clients including The Southern Company, Coca-Cola, Georgia Power, Novartis, M&M Mars, many federal and state government agencies, and several early stage companies.
Richard received his B.S. from the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and his M.B.A. from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. While with Andersen, he earned his CPA in the State of Georgia.