Rick joined ECS in 2017, having worked in the real estate development and property management fields for over eight years. His experience spans both non-profit (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates) and privately held entities (Martin Building Company). Prior to these positions, he was engaged in the practice of public accounting and financial consulting services for several years in California and Texas. Rick is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.

Outside of his professional life, Rick is an avid runner. When not at ECS, he can usually be found on the streets of San Francisco running in the cold and fog, especially in and around Golden Gate Park. Rick has completed 35 half-marathons and competed in various races of lesser distances.