Rick’s fundraising experience is extensive and he’s been a key to success in many oversubscribed campaigns. He helped raise $90+ million for an $80 million capital/endowment campaign at a small Baptist college, and directed a five-year, $50+ million campaign for a health system that raised nearly $53 million in just four years.

In addition to his fundraising credentials, Rick is accredited by the Public Relations Society of the American and the International Association of Business Communicators. He has served as regional chapter President of both organizations as well as a chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals. His service to the profession also includes tenure on the Boards of CFRE International and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), as well as numerous local and international committee assignments and chairmanships.

He won the AHP Journal Professional Papers Competition in 1993 and 2006 and was the co-author of the articles that received the AHP Journal First Place Award for 2002 and 2007. Most recently, he was honored with the Si Seymour Award, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy's highest honor for those deemed extraordinary in their service to the non-profit community and AHP.

Rick is an experienced, creative professional whose unique perspective and enthusiasm are invaluable resources for the clients he serves. He is an extraordinary strategist and is known for his ability to motivate volunteers with great success.