Richard was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace engineering and has a master’s degree in structural engineer from the University of South Florida. He is a principal of American consulting engineers in Florida and has led a group of structural engineers and designers over the past decade. Richard and his wife Michelle are serving the Lord at Tampa Bay Presbyterian church in various capacities and are been passionately involved in the world of Missions for years.